Bless her.
One of our new chickens laid her first ever egg this morning!
She seems very pleased with herself and we are too. George dashed out this morning to check the nesting box ‘just in case’ and was excited to find a warm little egg nestling in the straw.
Rusty (temporary name, may stick with it) moved in to chickenopolis with Snowy (not named ironically, just due to her silvery plumage) and she has surprised and delighted us all with her efforts. She is only 19 weeks old so we had expected a bit of a wait.
We hope that it’s the first of many and will increase the egg count of future posts.
More chicken news soon….when we have found a way to stop Ernie trying to ‘play’ with them.
If anyone is interested in the coop that we bought this is it on Amazon COCOON CHICKEN COOP HEN HOUSE POULTRY ARK NEST BOX NEW WITH ROOF TO BE FULLY OPENED – GIANT 8FT MODEL
Yvonne
March 31, 2012
YAYAYAYAYAAY! How egg-citing is that (sorry, groaannnn!). George must have been absolutely thrilled. Well done x
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
We just ate it (along with some ordinary eggs) on a toasted muffin. Small, but lovely!
Sally
March 31, 2012
How wonderful. I have had hen-keeping fantasies for years. A lot of the locals keep them roaming around on the grass verges here – it’s a bit of a wierd contrast with the luxury villas! What beautiful hens though – they are really gorgeous. And your first egg – lovely to share the excitement.
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
They’re pretty aren’t they. Two more on the way soon. I would love to let them ‘wander on the verges’ but I think Ernie may be too tempted.
egg me on
March 31, 2012
That’s awesome! You enjoy that egg, and all the ones to come! (Those are some great looking chickens, too.)
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
We did enjoy it 😛 – I shall be visiting your blog for egg-spiration. (that doesn’t really work as a word does it?!)
egg me on
April 1, 2012
It TOTALLY works as a word. In fact, it’s an egg-cellent word. 😉
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
March 31, 2012
I don’t know that we have enough space for chickens, but if it weren’t for our dogs and a city ordinance, we’d have them. The eggs are so much better fresh. Great photos.
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
They don’t take much room, but yes…dogs are a tricky one. Ern is VERY interested in them.
Amy from Appetite for Discovery
March 31, 2012
Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing!
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
Thanks Amy – and thanks for the #FF too 🙂
chefconnie
March 31, 2012
What incredibly beautiful pictures. I am glad someone else thinks chickens are pretty too.
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
Thanks – They are lovely, their feathers shine blue and green in the sun.
thelittleloaf
March 31, 2012
Congratulations! I’ve always wanted my own chickens…very jealous 🙂
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
We always had chickens in the garden when I was growing up, so it’s nice that we can finally have them again now.
katieatthekitchendoor
March 31, 2012
Exciting! Great pictures. I can’t wait until I live in my own place and can get my first chickens!
thingswemake.co.uk
April 1, 2012
They seem to be a cool thing to have. Not many pets can offer you lunch!
Karen
April 15, 2012
Pretty hens! So exciting, lifting the next box lid to search for freshly laid eggs.