Is this a sign?

[grace112]

I have 4 hens all of which are laying except one but she is the only one who my rooster will mount she's bout 7 months old and her half sister just started laying 3 days ago. I'm just curious should i double my search efforts ( They are all free range so every days an Easter egg hunt) or start preparing for more eggs. She has been acting a little funny today though singing alot and keeps visiting a certain bush but every time i check in it i find nothing... except briers

to be honest I'm beginning to think this hens just setting me up, so any words of wisdom, will eggs becoming soon?

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

If she squats for the rooster willingly, she's either very close to laying or already at it. Or your rooster is not a gentleman, which isn't far fetched either. If you have a run, I'd lock them in and train them to use their nest boxes (unless you like hunting for eggs- I don't bc I never know how long they've been sitting). A few fake eggs or golf balls might get them to use the boxes without locking them up, but its doubtful if they've already got a good clutch going in a well hidden place...

 

[grace112]

She squatted for him willingly today that's why i had to ask and no i don't have a run yet in the process of building one. I have tried the golf ball thing with my older hens they kicked the ball out scratched all the bedding out sat there a little and left to go lay in a nice thorny bush i reckon I'll try again with her and her sister but thanks for the advice