We have eggs!

[amynw]

Hello everyone! We started our chicken family back in mid June. We have 2 silver lace wyandotte, 4 midnight majesty maran hybrids, 3 Isa Browns and 4 California Whites. I saw my Betty lay her FIRST egg 2 days ago and it was a double yolk! I knew to watch her because she was being VERY vocal. She is one of my California whites. They free range through the day in our yard. Today I get home from work and we have TWO more eggs, but they dont look like Betty's. I am very curious which one of my girls started laying too! None of them seemed any different before I left for work this morning. Anyone have an idea from experience? We are newbies on chickens and I'd love to know!

 

[sourland]

Congratulations. You have two and perhaps three pullets that are laying.

 

[amynw]

Congratulations. You have two and perhaps three pullets that are laying.

I'm so excited! I wish I knew who they were coming from. I am so fascinated by these girls.

 

[CayugaMama]

Congrats! So exciting!

 

[aart]

I'm so excited! I wish I knew who they were coming from. I am so fascinated by these girls.

Congrats!
Might have to stalk the nests to catch them in the act, but can always try a butt check:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[amynw]

Congratulations. You have two and perhaps three pullets that are laying.

Question, one of my midnight majesty marans started making lots of noise like she was going to lay. Gets in the box, makes more noise, stays there about 40 minutes and then gets out but theres no egg. Should I worry? Is this normal for newly laying chickens?

 

[aart]

Should I worry?
Is this normal for newly laying chickens?

No.
Yes.
They can act pretty goofy when starting up.