Hot day = ....Egg?

[bobchristenson]

My chicks are only 16 1/2 weeks and yesterday was a rare 100 degree day here in Michigan. They panted all day then, wouldn't ya know it, this morning I find the first egg! I'm pretty sure it was from our sex link "Golden Buff" (From Meyer Hatchery).

It seems pretty early for a first one, from what I've read...what are the chances that

a) the heat caused it
b) I should be concerned about anything
c) it will actually continue now

As a followup, should I switch them all to layer ration now (they're on grower) or should I just supplement with oyster shells?

Any thoughts? Exciting day!

 

[Judy]

It was probably just time for that pullet to start, and yes, I'd give calcium in some form. They will be fine on either grower or layer, but either way, I offer oyster shell on the side.

 

[bobchristenson]

Thanks! I got the "all OK" from Meyer Hatchery this morning (via facebook) as well...they say the Golden Buffs lay really early, so I guess I'm good to go.

So its OK to give oyster shells until I run out of my bag of grower (probably another 3 weeks) then switch to layer?

 

[7L Farm]

Yes, Just put the shell in a seperate bowl they will eat some if they need it. Glad your getting eggs.