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First Eggs!

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by SoTXChickenFarmer13, Jul 14, 2011.

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  1. Jul 14, 2011 #1
    SoTXChickenFarmer13

    SoTXChickenFarmer13 Out Of The Brooder

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    Both by girls are laying now!!! [​IMG]
    I've been getting peewee eggs from Hazel, my RIR, for the last 2 weeks (she's only about 5-6 months, I hope they get bigger as she does) but nothing from Petunia my Astrolorp. But today there were 2 eggs in the coop. One in the nest where Hazel has been laying and a slightly larger one on the poop screen under the perch.

    Does the golf ball trick really work?
     
  3. Jul 14, 2011 #2
    ChicKat

    ChicKat Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    Congratulations...

    Those first eggs are really exciting.

    From what I hear, the first egg can take a pullet by surprise. Give her/them a little time and they will figure it out and the golf balls will probably help.
     
  5. Jul 14, 2011 #3
    Happy Chooks

    Happy Chooks Moderator Staff Member

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    Congrats! Give her a week and she'll lay where the other girl is laying.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2011 #4
    Ruth Ann

    Ruth Ann Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Love getting eggs!
     

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