Some of the pullets' combs and wattles and, really, their whole faces are turning bright red. Another sure sign that laying is near. They will be 17 weeks on Saturday, which is still early for heavy breeds, but I've heard of some laying at 18 weeks. I'm glad David got the nest boxes done early so they can practice and get used to them being in the henhouse. Can't wait to taste those yummy eggs!
Goldie
Henrietta and Peep
We didn't make it to the state fair this weekend. Kind of a bummer. David was off on Friday, but he had so many things to catch up on, the day was gone before we knew it and we were just too tired to make the drive. Our guests, David's cousin and wife, were too burned out from their recent stint at the Butler County fair to be up for it, so we stayed home and had a campfire in the pit and made S'mores. It was a 'fair' substitute. The leftover ashes will make a great dust bath for the chickens.
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I'm waiting for eggs right along with ya! I check the nest boxes every day now. I've got golf balls in them which my cousin's husband provides when he practices his swing! They usually land in our windbreak and I find them when I'm out there. LOL Now if only I'd find some eggs. I wonder who will find the first egg first, you or me???
I found those wooden eggs for ten cents each so couldn't resist. I bet your cousin wonders why he never finds any stray balls. LOL I just hope the hens lay in the boxes and not outside somewhere. I'd never find them. I've been keeping them inside until around 10:00 a.m. so they will get used to waiting. I'd say you will get some eggs first since yours are a week older. But who knows?
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