WE HAVE EGGS! Now, what color are they? What breed is this hen?

[Hennypen]

How can I encourage her to lay eggs? She goes into the horse barn and roosts on top of the stall divider at night. Should I put a box or shelf in there?

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

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What part is a shank? I'm new to chickens. This is my first one. Thanks!

Shanks are the front of the legs.

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

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Having boxes with her would help encourage her. Protein and calcium are a must in making eggs as well.

 

[Mary Of Exeter]

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Thanks. What is a crelle OEG? What does OEG stand for?

And where can I get Penadesenca chickens? I've not heard of this breed before.

Crele is a color where all the feathers have a unique barring. OEG sttands for Old English Game. OEGB is Old English Game Bantam, for future reference

 

[Chris09]

Have you checked all over in the barn? She might be laying and its nest is just hidden...
If you took her off a nest it might take up to a week for her to start laying.....

Chris

 

[Hennypen]

I'll look tomorrow. I assumed if there were eggs she'd be sitting on them instead of walking around. (have I said I'm new to chickens?)

 

[ChickenCharmer]

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Hmmm... the fact that she's out and about and not laying seems strange- normally they lay about once a day. If they're not laying I would expect them to be broody(sitting on eggs for 3 weeks to hatch chicks). Since she obviously isn't broody she must have a hidden nest somewhere-so you should probably lock her up so she will have no choice but to lay in her enclosure.

Good Luck and ...

 

[gocrow77]

I know it's been said already in this thread, but GOSH - she really is just beautiful! Congrats on your girl, and I hope she starts laying again for you soon. Best wishes...

 

[Chris09]

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How long have you had her? If is just starting to lay at your place she wont start setting till she has around 6 eggs somtimes more..

 

[steve2495]

whatever she is she is beautiful breed her and sell us her eggs!!