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what do I look for when my hens first start laying eggs in their behavior?

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  1. Feb 11, 2015 #1
    farmerapril

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    I have 2 barred rock, 1 Plymouth rock, and a brown one I forgot the name lol..they r just starting to lay eggs now and are more chatty...does this chattiness calm down after they get use to their new women hood? I'm totally new at this kids..help! Lol
     
  3. Feb 11, 2015 #2
    Ravynscroft

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    Nope! lol :D

    That sounds about normal and usually they do not "quiet down" once they start. At least mine didn't... In fact, mine have gotten louder since they started that. Some breeds are quiet, but I believe most are pretty chatty and continue that if they start.
     
  5. Feb 11, 2015 #3
    drumstick diva

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  7. Feb 11, 2015 #4
    farmerapril

    farmerapril New Egg

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    I guess I'm not used to the new sounds..one neighbor is cool w with hens I have to ask the other neighbor lol..I also read the barred rock crow some..of which I saw them doing that..and also read that they do calm down some as time goes on..maybe some other peeps HV different experiences....?
     
  9. Feb 11, 2015 #5
    Yorkshire Coop

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    Hi :welcome
    Glad you could join the flock! I have to say too that mine have not got quieter as they have got older. In fact they have got louder too! One lays an egg and then everyone starts even one of my Roos!! Anyone would think he had laid an egg how he carries on! It's like a competion with them one starts and all have to try and beat them. In and out of the nest box checking the egg that has been laid, very funny when you watch them.

    Good luck with them, and enjoy BYC :frow
     
  11. Feb 11, 2015 #6
    N F C

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    Welcome to BYC, nice to have you join us!

    My experience with the noise level seems to be the same as the others that have posted. Chickens are chatty, lol. If you want to get the neighbors on board with your birds, offer them some eggs once in a while. Or maybe they (or their kids) would like to come over to 'meet' your birds.

    Have fun with your chickens and if you have questions, feel free to ask!
     
  13. Feb 11, 2015 #7
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  15. Feb 11, 2015 #8
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  17. Feb 11, 2015 #9
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  19. Feb 11, 2015 #10
    Mountain Peeps

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    All my hens are much more vocal and "chatty" when in the laying stage.
     
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