Well, I guess the move wasn't traumatizing!

[SterlingAcres]

Because I got my first egg from the EE pullets I bought yesterday! I have a feeling it's Bellatrix, since her comb is larger and redder. I was gone for 2 hours to the feed store, so she laid it within that time frame. I gave them treats all morning and they seemed confused about what they were... but now they are happily munching away on mixed veggies, bread crusts and hot dog chunks.

Here's my photos

Don't mind my wrinkly hands, I was washing dishes when DH came yelling he found an egg. LOL

Store bought egg comparison. It's a pretty good sized egg

Store bought / Home grown cooking comparison. The EE egg is noticeably darker yolked. Both DH and I tasted it. We agree that the pullet egg is a more condensed, richer, fuller flavor.

I'm so excited! I've got an egg!

 

[miss_jayne]

how great! yummy!

 

[mrsengeseth]

Man oh man, I can't wait to post a pic of a first egg too!!

I love the color of yours, so pretty!! And the yolk is so much more vivid....is that a bullseye I see or is it just glare from the flash??

 

[SterlingAcres]

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@#$%!@#$!@# I didn't even check before I ate it!!! OMG. What a numbskull. LOL I'll check her next egg. She's been in with a roo, so I'm sure they're most likely fertile.

 

[chickenma]

Enjoy your first eggs they taste extra good

 

[greyhorsewoman]

Hi Shell. Glad they made the trip home. One of the ones you didn't pick laid an egg in the crate before we got home.

I see you think one is a roo ... didn't think any of them were roos ... has it crowed? Let me know, I'll refund your $5.00.

 

[SterlingAcres]

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Yes, we made it fine! They were panting from generating so much heat in the box, but they're happy and loving life in their little cage. LOL They'll be ecstatic to get out free ranging, I'm sure.

Yes, one is most definitely a rooster. It's attempting to molest the pullets, but it hasn't let out a crow yet. Don't worry about the $5. You gave me a deal on laying pullets anyways. I may want more in the future, so keep me in mind

 

[SterlingAcres]

It appears Crookshanks must be laying too. She's the next largest, more adult looking bird. I just got another egg 10 minutes ago. LOL

 

[mrsengeseth]

wow, you got some egg layin machines!!! enjoy!!

 

[TaLani]

I'm soooo jealous!

I can't wait until our EE's start laying. Congrats on the pretty eggs!