Hi from Fairplay Colorado

[black cat]

We just got our first chickens the other day. We bought some 9-11 month old chickens from a friend. It was a long time getting it all set up but we have to say we love it. Two days in and we already have 8 eggs. I do have a question though? I got what I understand to be a fairy egg from one of my wynadots. I have read through the site and understand the general reasons for this. My question is in this chickens case I think she may have been the runt so to speak. At the house she came from it was a bit crowded and I think she was picked on a bit (pecked). She is missing a bunch of tail feathers,etc. If she had trouble getting all her nutrition would that be a cause of the tiny egg? Everyone has plenty of space now and they all are getting the nessessary nutrition. Thanks for any help. This sight is great and I'm happy to be part of the back yard chicken club. Baa- Gock!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Pullet eggs can be tiny when they are starting to lay. They get larger as goes on.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[black cat]

Thanks everyone,chickens are cool. We have 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Gold Laced Wynadots and 2 Rhode Island Reds, These girls are pumping out the eggs its fantastic. My 3 year old is stoked every time we've gotten to go out and collect eggs its a great thing for her and I love sharing that experience with her.
Cheers,Pete

 

[Carcajou]

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, black cat, and

! Pleased you joined out community! Best of luck to you and your flock!

 

[black cat]

Thanks, I look forward to absorbing all the great info,etc.
Pete

 

[ozarkchicks]

 

[wsmith]

Thanks everyone,chickens are cool. We have 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Gold Laced Wynadots and 2 Rhode Island Reds, These girls are pumping out the eggs its fantastic. My 3 year old is stoked every time we've gotten to go out and collect eggs its a great thing for her and I love sharing that experience with her.
Cheers,Pete

Hey Pete! Welcome to BYC. When you have time, come over and check out our Colorado Thread. Lots of great Colorado folks there who can give local support to your efforts. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/68894/colorado/13510#post_10835261

The tiny egg is probably because she is a newly laying pullet. The eggs will get larger with time. And the flock issues will usually sort themselves out soon.