The hens squat as they expect to be mounted for mating...you must be their man !We have our first egg! Tiny little thing, but perfect in every way. All of those things that others said (on the thread for how you can tell you're pullet is going to lay) are true. The Orpington that is 5 months and squatting as I approached her and making very loud sounds, scratching around in the nest box was the one.
So exciting! I just want to keep it forever. LOL
I used to pat mine on the back when they squated...then they'd feel "serviced" and rustle up & wing flap afterwards as if something actually happened !
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