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joglynne 24-04-2011 16:48
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I thought putting eggs in with the hens was just to help if one was broody?

It sounds as though you will just have to cultivate a little patience along with all the veggies you are now growing. In a few months I can see us giving you ways of using all the surplus eggs. :D

martyh 24-04-2011 17:02
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Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35220985)
I thought putting eggs in with the hens was just to help if one was broody?

It sounds as though you will just have to cultivate a little patience along with all the veggies you are now growing. In a few months I can see us giving you ways of using all the surplus eggs. :D

yep ,i think we should pre-empt the "what the hell do i do with all these eggs"thread

so here ya go Barewolf :D

http://www.cookuk.co.uk/eggs/omelette-recipe.htm

Dai 24-04-2011 18:54
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Originally Posted by Barewolf (Post 35220885)
a year? they stop laying after 3 years, im never going to get my omlette at this rate
If all else fails you'll get a nice casserole..

Barewolf 25-04-2011 12:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35220985)
I thought putting eggs in with the hens was just to help if one was broody?

It sounds as though you will just have to cultivate a little patience along with all the veggies you are now growing. In a few months I can see us giving you ways of using all the surplus eggs. :D

Hmm, I dont think I will have that many, I estimated that each hen on average lays 300 eggs a year, so 4 hens will lay on average 1200 Eggs a year which averages about 23 Eggs a week.

As you know I love cooking, so a few Quiches, and Cakes will easily use them up.

But.....When I had my last lot of Chickens (Three) they only laid about 7 a week, so my estimate of 23 eggs a week might be way off, I might only end up with about 10-12.

When they finally decide to lay that is. No eggs this morning, Again.

MadGamer 25-04-2011 12:40
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i had this for sometime Barewolf, but they eventually laid in the end. Patience is key

martyh 25-04-2011 12:46
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Originally Posted by Barewolf (Post 35221411)
Hmm, I dont think I will have that many, I estimated that each hen on average lays 300 eggs a year, so 4 hens will lay on average 1200 Eggs a year which averages about 23 Eggs a week.

As you know I love cooking, so a few Quiches, and Cakes will easily use them up.

But.....When I had my last lot of Chickens (Three) they only laid about 7 a week, so my estimate of 23 eggs a week might be way off, I might only end up with about 10-12.

When they finally decide to lay that is. No eggs this morning, Again.

when they start laying i would be inclined to expect 1 egg per day dependant on season and age of the hen ,you may get more ,you may only get 1 every other day all depends on the hen

Barewolf 26-04-2011 10:42
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It seems starting this thread has had a positive result. I checked the coop last night and i found not one, but two eggs. I was shocked.

they were only small eggs, but i'm just glad they have laid.

:D

Halcyon 26-04-2011 11:45
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Briliant. I'll have a full english breakfast with scrambled eggs please. :)

Dai 26-04-2011 19:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barewolf (Post 35222328)
It seems starting this thread has had a positive result. I checked the coop last night and i found not one, but two eggs. I was shocked.

they were only small eggs, but i'm just glad they have laid.

:D
The first few eggs will be tiny as their systems are getting up to speed. Sometimes you'll get misshapes or thin shells too. They'll soon settle down.

Still, eggcellent news..

MadGamer 26-04-2011 20:00
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Carrying on from DaiNasty, you will find that there will be some blood on the eggs to start with, but this is normal as the part where the egg comes out (I forget the actual name) will tighten, so it will make it easier to lay.

Barewolf 26-04-2011 23:21
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Well we got another egg today, they were rather small, but we had waffles, egg and beans for dinner :D and they were yummy.

danielf 26-04-2011 23:25
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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35222697)
Carrying on from DaiNasty, you will find that there will be some blood on the eggs to start with, but this is normal as the part where the egg comes out (I forget the actual name) will tighten, so it will make it easier to lay.
The anus?

Mr_love_monkey 26-04-2011 23:32
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have you tried wringing the neck of one infront of the others as a warning?

TheNorm 27-04-2011 05:41
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Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35222931)
have you tried wringing the neck of one infront of the others as a warning?
That's no way to treat a lady!

Dai 27-04-2011 07:57
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Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35222922)
The anus?

Biology not a strong subject at school?

;)


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