Why was there a tomato in the nest box?

[Cherlyn]

I went out this morning to get the egg from my sole layer. I found an egg... and an egg-sized tomato. The hen, a seven-month-old light sussex, was not sitting on either. Um... why? Does broodiness factor into this at all?

~Cherlyn

 

[mychickensrock]

We have had Dominique hens "steal" eggs from neighboring nesting boxes but no produce. Does she have access to tomatoes? It is quite amazing to watch a hen roll an egg around with their beaks and necks. Or you have an amazing chicken that lays eggs AND tomatoes!

 

[JestersEye]

Hmmm... maybe you should remind her that she "coulda had a V-8!

 

[Cherlyn]

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I tossed a tomato in the run a few days ago, because they seem to enjoy pecking at them. But... why the nest box?

~Cherlyn

Heehee!

 

[Buff Hooligans]

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Too funny!

 

[Chickn chick 46]

I think you have a jokester for a hen. She's probably

while you'r not looking

 

[apukanski]

Wow, that is too funny.

 

[Wildsky]

You could make a fortune on Craigslist, a chicken that lays tomato's!

(anyone want a tomato sandwich now or is that just me?)

 

[Britgal65]

Thats too funny. Maybe she thinks you need a heartier breakfast. Eggs with fried tomatoes, yummy.

 

[Cherlyn]

If I start seeing sausages or ham in there, I will be a millionaire.

~Cherlyn