Hello from Colorado

[chicksinCO]

Hi everyone, I am new to chickens and am totally hooked. I started 9 babies on Oct 5th. I know, a late start but I just had to do it right then. They all have been very healthy and I am so in love with my chicks. I ended up with one rooster but decided I really like him. He is crowing away now for 3-4 weeks. I had my first egg on Sunday I was so pumped and now nothing since then. Is that normal? 8 hens and only one egg so far. They are still pretty young, only 18 weeks. I have been keeping a light on them for long days.
I have been perusing your forums now for a year and have learned so much from you all. I look forward to being an active participant.

 

[Imp]

from Washington

Congrats on the chickens, eggs and just everything

Imp

 

[popcornpuppy]

Welcome to the forum. Yes that is normal egg laying behavior. Some breeds don't start laying until 26-30 weeks at the earliest. If your birds are from a hatchery, they may start to lay very soon, otherwise it could take longer for them to mature and start laying. Best of luck

 

[SunshineSteedFarm]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Glad to have you here at this great place!

 

[hen-thusiast]

form UT! Glad you joined us! That's pretty normal, I wouldn't be worried at this point. Just make sure she didn't find a secret hiding spot to lay her eggs.

 

[chicksinCO]

Thanks for the input I did get egg number two today and it was a little bigger so must be the same gal. I have been checking all the corners in the coop just to make sure they weren't hiding. I can't believe how incredibly rewarding it feels to have these first eggs. My friends at work all tease me but I just love these chickens. TTo heck with those that don't get it.

 

[Carpe DiHen]

Welcome

Enjoy that first egg

!!!!!!!!!

 

[coloradochick]

Morning chicksinCO!! Welcome to BYC!!

 

[Soaring Chicks]

from Wv.

more eggs

 

[Gonzo]

From Indiana!