Praise for my girls

[emmak]

My two young pullets (RIR and NHR) had not started laying. It was the darkest, shortest days. Then the terrible weather came our way (we're in the Dallas area), so I made sure to put a light in to keep them from frostbite at least. WELL . . . my girls started laying! I'm currently getting an average of two eggs a day. I also have an OEG bantam who has always been a good layer, and she's doing her share, too. I didn't put the light in to stimulate laying, but WOW, what a difference. I'm finally at the point where I may need to give some of my eggs away, and remember, I only have three hens.

 

[TheSpiceGirls]

Wow, that's awesome. My girls are 16 weeks old so we're just approaching "the zone" where they will start thinking of laying. And I noticed that two of the nest boxes had been explored today and the shavings were tamped down. I can't wait!!!

 

[mboreham1]

i have found that every one of my chickens once they start are great layers for a good few months until they settle in to a 5 egg a week routine!