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How Many Are Laying Eggs?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by france, Oct 30, 2009.

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  1. Oct 30, 2009 #1
    france

    france Chillin' With My Peeps

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    So based on the schedule below - how many do you think are laying now?

    day 1: 1 egg
    day 2: none
    day 3: 1 egg
    day 4: none
    day 5: 2 eggs
    day 6: none
    day 7: 2 eggs
    Day 8: 3 eggs (and they spent the day locked in the coop with a giant wood chipper 6 feet away making horrible noise all day. The chickens were very agitated when I peeked in and was shocked to find 3 eggs)
     
  3. Oct 31, 2009 #2
    annie3001

    annie3001 My Girls

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    for our household!

    day one : 1 egg
    day two : 1 egg
    day three : no egg


    I have 5 chickens [​IMG]
     
  5. Oct 31, 2009 #3
    Lollipop

    Lollipop Chillin' With My Peeps

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    To determine if a hen/pullet is laying, pick her off the roost at night and feel the bones UNDER the vent. If she is laying, a pullet will have room to insert 2-3 fingertips BETWEEN the bones. Pullets that are not laying will have only room for one fingertip. Try it. It`s easy to figure out.......Pop
     
  7. Nov 1, 2009 #4
    newchicksnducks

    newchicksnducks Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I think you have 3 laying. They will take days off periodically but rarely will you get more than one egg in 24 hours. Congrats!
     
  9. Nov 1, 2009 #5
    hinkjc

    hinkjc Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    I agree, it sounds like you have 3 layers.
     
  11. Nov 1, 2009 #6
    cluck-addict

    cluck-addict Chillin' With My Peeps

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    3 eggs, 1 day
    I'd say three layers. Congrats!
     

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