Should I buy eggs or wait it out?

[showbarnmom]

Jcny- yes she's a SS. I absolutely adore her. She's extremely personable, a talker, and lead hen in my flock. She doesn't fit my breeding program, but I love her, so she has a free pass

 

[Scrambles55]

Good morning all. I hope that everyone has a good day today. I am at work right now. Things are very slow. Rain here. I think that Rumples is going to lay an egg. She was in the coop all afternoon.

 

[Whoops]

As of today,Hattie and Hecate have laid a total of 30 eggs. Not bad, considering they just started in the last week of January. And, I got to give away my first eggs! Astrid is, alas, experimenting with crowing, (fortunately, he is hilariously incompetent at it) but I believe George is a pullet!

 

[chickenlindz]

As of today,Hattie and Hecate have laid a total of 30 eggs.  Not bad, considering they just started in the last week of January.  And, I got to give away my first eggs!  Astrid is, alas, experimenting with crowing, (fortunately, he is hilariously incompetent at it) but I believe George is a pullet!

Could still be a girl. I have one that crows very badly but I really think it's a she.

 

[annagarret]

It is cute when they first lay....the eggs are real small....

 

[Whoops]

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Alas, no. Astrid had a pink comb and wattles almost since s/he was hatched. I have decided that he will be my "starter roo" or my "see if the neighbors will tolerate it" roo. At least, I would like to keep him until George is big enough to play with the big girls.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

It is cute when they first lay....the eggs are real small....

Hi annagarret!

I like those small eggs too. So cute. Although there are definite benefits to the large ones.

Are your chickens laying well this year?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

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Alas, no. Astrid had a pink comb and wattles almost since s/he was hatched. I have decided that he will be my "starter roo" or my "see if the neighbors will tolerate it" roo. At least, I would like to keep him until George is big enough to play with the big girls.

Too bad about Astrid. If you can see wattles developing, that is a pretty good sign. I like having the pint sized Serama rooster around. He is very different from the way the hens act and very fun to watch. Not a mean bone in him either. You might really like having one around, except maybe at 5am!

 

[cheeka]

annagarret! Welcome! so true about first eggs - and if you like small eggs, some bantams are great!

11 eggs today! just one from the Fosters... it was this one:

she's belting out her Egg Song...

 

[Wishing4Wings]

3 very fluffy butts are here! I have been taking pictures and will post them later. I really will! Waiting for our 4-H people to get here so we can have our poultry project meeting.

Cochin pics to come. And maybe I can sneak a few of Ming kitty.