This doesn’t seem normal...

[SuzetteWV]

For the first time I have a hen that doesn’t want to leave the coop. She’s squatting, and in and out of the nesting boxes. She seems uncomfortable and it’s been all day. Is this supposed to be like having a baby for the first time? All the other hens are out playing. I’m worried about Edna...

 

[The Happster]

How old is she?
Is she laying?

 

[SuzetteWV]

Not yet. She is 4-1/2 to 5 months old.

 

[The Happster]

Photo of her?
Sounds perfectly normal. She's just near laying. Expect some eggs soon.

 

[SuzetteWV]

 

[SuzetteWV]

That’s Edna. She’s beautiful and sweet. Kinda dark in the coop right now.

 

[SuzetteWV]

Photo of her?
Sounds perfectly normal. She's just near laying. Expect some eggs soon.

Thanks so much!

 

[The Happster]

Comb is deep red.
Very likely to get an egg soon.
She's beautiful.