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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: chickenlady on September 02, 2008, 09:17

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: chickenlady on September 02, 2008, 09:17

Roastie went into the nest box this morning at around 8am then at about 8.30 Paxo went in too, 10 mins later they both came out so had a look and nothing??? Then they both went back in at about 8.45, Paxo came out at 9 but Roastie is still in there??? its now 9.15 this will only be Roasties 3rd eggie, do you think she is having problems? I dont want to look in yet in case I disturb her!  :roll:

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: kimT on September 02, 2008, 09:22

Sometimes they do get quite comfy in the nest box and like to take their time. If she has just started laying POL it may be that the egg is a little bigger than the last one so will take a little longer to pop out.
Just keep an eye on her and if your still worried just shout someone here will be able to give you some advise.

We've all been here before worrying about our chookies.

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: Vember on September 02, 2008, 09:23

I'd leave her for a bit yet chickenlady

I've known mine stay in the nest box an hour or more  :shock:

Just when I think maybe they're going broody out they pop quite happy, leaving an egg behind  :lol:


 check again in a little while



Sarah :)

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: chickenlady on September 02, 2008, 09:28

Thanks for that, was gonna leave her till she appears, she did take over an hour to lay her 1st eggie but yesterday she was really quick and it was before 7.30am? wil keep you posted :?

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: chickenlady on September 02, 2008, 10:02

Panic over!! Roastie just came out and this is what I found! :D
(http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr184/chickenlady03/augo8095.jpg)
They both like the same side of the nest box so Paxo must of gone in at 8.30 and kicked her off so she could lay her eggie 1st :lol:

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: Vember on September 02, 2008, 10:14

:lol:


Glad all's ok



Sarah :)

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: poultrygeist on September 02, 2008, 10:22

They look tasty  :)

Ours sometimes sit and read a magazine or two while they lay. It's annoying when you're waiting to clean the house out, but nature has to take its course.

I'm tempted to leave a hoover in there so they clean up after themselves but they're not house-proud  :roll:

Rob 8)

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: chickenlady on September 02, 2008, 11:08

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: Jellyhead on September 02, 2008, 12:27

woohoo :wink:  :D  :D

Title: eggbound??????
Post by: kimT on September 02, 2008, 13:17

Wonderful and worth the wait too! :D