squatting

[henryhoe]

How long after they start to squatt do you normally get the first egg, My 27 and half week old girl squatting over 2 weeks now but still no eggs! I have checked to make sure she is not hiding them!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Should be anytime now!

 

[henryhoe]

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Do you mean maybe 1 day or 2?? Just cant wait any longer!!

 

[ninabeast]

Honestly, there was a week or two gap for me between the first squat and the first egg. It was AGONY. You'll get there. Just keep repeating: "Eggs are on the way...Eggs are on the way..."

 

[henryhoe]

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I hope so thanks!

 

[aoxa]

I've only noted 1 week wait time.

Have you noticed any other egg-laying behaviour other than squatting? Mine usually scout out the nest box the day before, and make loud clucking noises (while going back and forth to the coop)

 

[henryhoe]

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They have been going on about their business as normal, except they are alot louder! No going in and out of nexting boxes or anything!!

 

[flspnr]

I know I"m no help, but just wanted to let you know I'm in the same boat! Mine started squatting a week or so ago, and I'm dying for some eggs!

 

[Fred's Hens]

Noticed a batch of young pullets squatting and so forth a week ago. So, I put opened their nesting box on the floor of their pen. Look what happened today!!

This is absolutely for moral support. No rubbing it in intended, whatsoever.

Honest.

 

[henryhoe]

thanks everyone for the help