little girl laid her second egg when do they finally relax when laying?

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My pullet just laid her second egg
However she is still so nervous when laying she does not even build a nest like my other pullets do
She goes in circles in the nesting area squacking until she let's the egg go
When do they finally settle down and lay without being so nervous? My other pullets are so different they lay so peacefully even from there very first eggs.I know all chickens are different but how long do you think it will take for her to settle down like the others or is this just her style? Thanks for reading.
 
She is a silkie.my whole flock are silkies but my others lay so peacefully? Its very strange. I'm wondering if its just her style? My others build a nest and sit in it and put shavings over there shoulders but not this girl. She goes to the nesting area runs in circles squawking nervously and then paces backand forth until she finally stops where ever she'sat and squats and then lays.its very strange. Do you think its just her laying style?
 
I'm hoping she calms down some eventually. As she gets used to laying? What do you think? She is so nervous!
 
Well honestly some hens don't get as comfortable as most. However I think eventually she will relax some. Time I think is on her side. Being a new layer I think it may be a matter of uneasiness. The darker and smaller the nesting area will be to her benefit it sounds like. I would say just give her some time to adjust.
 

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