What are the signs that your hens are getting ready to lay?

[leasmom]

I have two that are pullets, I don't know they're ages...I just got them 2 wks ago. But, I went out today and the silkie was sitting in the nesting box...the other silkie/cochin mix was roosting on it. My Production Red won't go near the nesting box yet,she just isn't interested. I think one has squatted, not sure...how can I tell???

 

[angels4]

Oh. You will know.

 

[debakadeb]

They will start squatting for you when you bend down to pet them.