First egg after 21 weeks of waiting

[cook_kaka_ook]

Is this normal for first eggs to be this big or should I say small? Will they ever be as big as the store bought eggs like the one on the left?

 

[jeslewmazer]

What breed? The first egg is sometimes the smallest, but not to say the only small/large (small in your case) one particular hen will lay.

 

[cook_kaka_ook]

I'm not sure which one laid the egg but my best guess is my BA.

 

[KKatknap]

All my first eggs are small. Most of the first few months' worth are pretty little. Then, once in awhile, those newbies will blow you away with a monster egg.

How big they will get depends on the breed, but the first ones will generally be little.

 

[jeslewmazer]

If it is the BA I would say the egg will get bigger, but when I have not a clue. Winter has been slowing egg production all over, but not everybody. I would defiantly give her till spring.

 

[PandoraTaylor]

Congratulations on your first egg!

Nothing better than a fresh egg from your own hens!

 

[Jen4]

 

[JavaMom]

Congratulations! At 22 weeks, one of my girls left us a gift today for the first time, too!

 

[cook_kaka_ook]

Thanks everyone. I can't wait 'til spring. It's exciting!!!

 

[write2caroline]

My girls first eggs were all tiny with yolks the size of marbles. They have gotten bigger. I always know when someone lays a first egg. I have confirmation that 4 of my 5 pullets are laying. Not sure who is holding out exactly but I think I have had 5 tiny eggs in the last three weeks.

Congratulations on your first egg! Enjoy it!

Caroline