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Start and stop, what's up with that?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Robin'sBrood, Mar 9, 2009.

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  1. Mar 9, 2009 #1
    Robin'sBrood

    Robin'sBrood Flock Mistress

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    Okay, so a few weeks ago one of my little Millie Fleur d'Uccles started laying again. She gave me about 5 eggs and then stopped again, I haven't gotten one from her for at least a week. Any ideas? The return of colder weather, maybe? [​IMG]
     
  3. Mar 10, 2009 #2
    Kim_NC

    Kim_NC Chillin' With My Peeps

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    That's quite common as pullets first start to lay. Their bodies need time to adjust, settle into a routine. (Similar to young girls starting their menstrual cycles.)

    She'll start back up soon, then her eggs will get a bit larger and be regular.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2009 #3
    Robin'sBrood

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    Well, I got another Millie egg today! [​IMG]
     

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