Should I buy eggs or wait it out?

[EverV]

Welcome back!

Thanks!

 

[BullChick]

Poetry and pie are in short supply these days.

 

[BullChick]

Are you talking about the one in my garage... amongst the huge mess?

I got it 15 years ago from a big pet supply store. Can't remember which one and it doesn't have a name on it. Has a screw top lid, hold 40 lbs of dog food. Now has 40 lbs of cat litter since I only have small Scooter dog now. They come in different sizes and configurations (opening angled toward front). No mice or rats ever breached the container. The plastic is substantial, very sturdy and heavy. Never regretted spending the money on it. Maybe they don't make them like this any more.
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I think your forty is sold as fifty. I remember seeing them in the first Walmart I was in (when they had limited hours, no groceries and were only found in hick towns). Now they are on Chewy. I love the idea of them being stackable. One for chicks, one for layers and one for scratch. Probably another by the quail pen and another for the dog. It’s likely easier to fill than the flour hopper, and I can stock up on sugar.., Legos need a home...

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Yes, mine said it held 50lbs of dog food, but they don't sell 50# any more, so... yeah.
Don't think a 50# bag of chicken feed would fit. Feed goes in a galvanized can with a tight fitting lid. I leave it in the bag and scoop out.

 

[BullChick]

I still get fifty pounds, but it’s hard to find. Now it’s 42.

 

[Backyardchickengirl]

I have four store bought eggs left in the refrigerator and four Golden Comets that are 18 weeks old tomorrow. Should I buy eggs or wait it out? This is a tough one. What to do?

Mine took until 22 weeks.

 

[Backyardchickengirl]

When my supply ran low due to winter I bought eggs from a lady who had an egg sign at the end of her drive. I would find another BYC person before I got eggs from the store.How exciting for you. I remember our first eggs! The first,the biggest,the smallest,the blue,the shelless.....lol each was fun to find.

I even got 2 twin eggs. That was awesome!

 

[BullChick]

It’s from yesterday, but I am still afraid to be happy. I think it’s just a dream that I have three layers already. Or is it finally? Hmmm...

 

[Wishing4Wings]

I thought 3 layers from the first pic you showed. The cream colored ones are very different.

 

[ronott1]

Mine took until 22 weeks.

22 weeks is fairly average.

It is so nice to see that first egg