waiting for eggs!

Do you remember how old in weeks the chickens are?

Mark, we were told to expect them to start laying from between 20 - 25 weeks so shouldn't be too long - I've got four but only one is laying so far 

Hi there,

Sorry for delay...had problems getting picture (and one of our chickens has developed a sneezing problem  - the subject of another post).

Their combs seem to be growing (may be wishful thinking  ), but still quite small compared to Lester - the Wyandotte cross who is already laying.

When I approach them they tend to look quizically and then scurry off if I get too close, but don't tend to spread their wings or anything like that.

Sounds like its a matter of waiting 

I've attached a picture of bubbles munching around the garden.

Thanks,

Mark

She is beautiful isn't she  :happy:

She's one of our 2 non layers (as yet). Lester (the layer) is rather more shy and a massive fusspot. She would need to be held with ear defenders on to take a photo 

Already fighting with Lester. After laying 6 eggs a week for about 3 weeks she decided to go broody on us. No eggs and one grumpy chicken.

Every morning she is turfed out of her nesting box and into the garden. She spends all day prowling around very crossly  and the other 2 follow her round as if they are trying to cheer her up. Very sweet, but had to resort back to supermarket eggs 

I have decided I love chickens though