A Major Milestone!
A Major Milestone!
Today marks a major milestone on our little farm. We got our first egg! This means many things to me. First, it means I am not a failure at chicken rearing. Thats a huge relief! Second, it means that my chickens are progressing as planned and that winter is not going to impede their ability to earn their keep. And third, homegrown breakfast is right around the corner. I am so excited. This picture shows the freshly layed egg in front of a fake egg placed there to teach them where to lay.
I have absolutely no idea who layed the first egg. It could be one of many. About half of the girls show signs of being ready and only one has been singing the egg song that I have heard. They are 21 weeks old today.
I honestly believe it to be this one or one who looks just like her. The Black Austalorps have been the first to vocalize their rediness!
It could also be one of the Barred Rocks, they seem to show the most interest in the nesting boxes. Maybe I need a nursery camera in the hen house to tell me for sure. But that would be what a chicken crazy person would do. I am not ready for you all to know that about me just yet.
Isnt it a pretty little thing? Perfect, if not a touch on the petite side. But I cant expect huge ones from a brand new layer can I? Poor girl, this must have been startling. I would freak if I all of the sudden layed an egg.
A Major Milestone!
