Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

The egg was a double yolker! How lucky
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And a fistful of Morinth feathers, did she get in a scuffle?
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My dad dropped off a pine wreath, the girls were hesitant
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After Ash and Kasumi gave the all clear they piled in for some pecks
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I would say yes - my bunch are always getting into scuffles - just like kids

Your gang is looking so lovely! You are doing a lovely job with them.

 

[SimpleJenn]

I would say yes - my bunch are always getting into scuffles - just like kids

Your gang is looking so lovely! You are doing a lovely job with them.

Thank you! Dad and I are going to build them a coop that is 8x4 with an 8x16 run! And four nest boxes. They'll be so happy with all the room.

 

[featherhead007]

That’s fine that Dakota is inside. She’s my mathamachicken and can help me with fuel calculations and other tedious tasks.View attachment 3745796

We figured out the mileage and the time, she calculated the fuel usage for a trip to Sioux Falls SD. But Dakota asked me if I was taking her to South Dakota. I had to tell her no!

 

[featherhead007]

What’s up with redheads anyways?
She always wants her way, no matter what is happening.
If she wasn’t so cute, I ought a…….

 

[SimpleJenn]

Oooo I have a month of premium! Thank you to whomever gave it to me!
Now to think of a witty little tagline thing

 

[featherhead007]

Oooo I have a month of premium! Thank you to whomever gave it to me!
Now to think of a witty little tagline thing

Congratulations

 

[Desertvalleychickens]

The egg was a double yolker! How lucky
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And a fistful of Morinth feathers, did she get in a scuffle?
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My dad dropped off a pine wreath, the girls were hesitant
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After Ash and Kasumi gave the all clear they piled in for some pecks
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Double yolker! I haven't seen one in a long time!

 

[BY Bob]

Wow! Lady Featherington also has wings!

Spectacular wings!

 

[BY Bob]

I suspect that, if she lays at all in a year, it would be around this time through late April. I call it the 'spring flush', and generally late Feb./early March through late April is when I see my older girls lay. That said - while I shouldn't have girls that old, I have 10 that range from 5-6. They are either my 'special' girls, or ones that are good broodies, so they get to stay.

I think she is starting a bit early - but then you are also much more Southerly (latitude wise) than I, so I am sure that makes a big difference.

Also, if I remember correctly, @RebeccaBoyd 's 'Ole Bat' is around 10 and still laying...and hatching/brooding chicks. Granted, she takes quite a bit of time off each year from laying due to her broody nature - meaning she isn't 'using up' her given egg supply in a rush like the Leghorns, but they will continue to lay as long as they have 'eggs' (i.e. yolks) left to produce and are healthy enough. Just don't expect her to lay like she did at 3 years of age. Fewer eggs, maybe thinner shells, and most likely thinner/less viscous, whites. Still good to eat, as long a shell is intact, though!!

@BY Bob might be able to add to this comment. Mine is based solely from my limited experience - Bob has more experience AND more education regarding chickens.

As a high production breed, a leghorn lays a LOT of eggs in the first few years of their life. 100s more than say a barred rock like Sydney. That is why I find it astonishing that she is not done laying by 7. I truly would not expect there to be very many.

 

[notabitail]

That is not a chicken in a flying backpack. That is a flying chicken wearing a backpack.

What'd you expect?