Is she uncomfortable before laying?

[Carrie Lynn]

I know, I'd have to ask her that.
But it is unsettling to think my Bantam is hurting/uncomfortable before laying.
She is extremely noisy during the hours prior to laying, she also seems restless.
Since I work during the day, I'm only able to observe her on the weekend.
She just started laying 9 days ago. She yells and yells and paces for a couple hours before she lays.
Also, she doesn't eat.
Immediately after laying, like 30 seconds, she started eating and was quiet.
What's your best guess?

 

[sourland]

"The other girls say this gets better, but right now IT HURTS!"

 

[Tala]

PMS

Or maybe it's just awful "new" to her right now, since she just started laying. Or perhaps she's just a drama queen.
No telling really.

 

[Judy]

I really don't think my (older) hens are in pain when they lay. They just don't act like it. Some are very noisy about it and some are silent. I think a lot of that noise has to do with protecting the egg (possible future generation.)