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First egg

Discussion in 'Pictures & Stories of My Chickens' started by whatdacluck, Aug 22, 2010.

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  1. Aug 22, 2010 #1
    whatdacluck

    whatdacluck In the Brooder

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    Well 2 weeks and four days later, one of my hens has laid it's first egg... waahey!!!!
    I was out this morning and when I came home some of the hens were on their roosts in the coop... unusual for this time of day I said, but had a hunch there was something going on. I checked the nest box about ten mins later and there was an egg. Well I can tell you I was delighted. As I thought about it during the day, I came to the conclusion that the other hens were up on their roosts and inside the coop to give support to the laying hen.... Now could this be???
    Anyone have anything similar happen?
    Love to hear your views on this one.
    Pat
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  2. Aug 22, 2010 #2
    punky rooster

    punky rooster Awesome

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    It's always fun getting THE 1st egg [​IMG].
     
  3. Aug 22, 2010 #3
    justbugged

    justbugged Head of the Night Crew for WA State

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    It is possible that is what the other hens where doing. I haven't had my girls do this, but I have also had them all since they were day old chicks. Congratulations on you first egg.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2010 #4
    usschicago1

    usschicago1 Suburban Cochins

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    [​IMG] enjoy Them! [​IMG]
     
  5. Aug 22, 2010 #5
    redturtle

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    mine do it also...and sometimes a hen will hop in the box w/ the one laying...just to give a little comfort and support.... [​IMG] and i am right there too if i happen to see them in the box...cheering them on....lol
     
  6. Sep 1, 2010 #6
    whatdacluck

    whatdacluck In the Brooder

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    My two black hens are laying an egg a day each now, no sign of the red hens laying though.
     

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