what clues are there to know when a chicken is going to start laying eggs

[mortie]

Mine lay around in the run when it's hot...is she maybe just chillaxing?

 

[JIGGLYPUFF]

well she has been there since morning so i dont think is that

 

[oldirtychicken]

I just learned this a few weeks ago, if you see her start tossing straw on her back then she should be getting ready, has she started squating yet?

 

[subhanalah]

Sounds like she may be ill.

 

[JIGGLYPUFF]

what could have got her sick?

 

[subhanalah]

Here is a link describing how to post in our emergencies forum.
You would get much more help with this there. If there is a problem or not can be more easily addressed there.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/3569/have-an-emergency-disease-please-read-first

 

[bopup]

My young guinea is practicing...in the back yard.... in the side yard.... and I don't know where else.

 

[subhanalah]

My young guinea is practicing...in the back yard.... in the side yard.... and I don't know where else.

practicing laying an egg?

 

[Mary Powell]

I think the comb turns a dark red. That's my clue

 

[subhanalah]

I think the comb turns a dark red.  That's my clue

squatting is what told me my girls were ready.
Exactly two weeks after she squatted for the first time, she laid me this