tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post2308351016706246079..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: Chickens in the SpringSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-56371493747984296792014-03-15T15:36:43.701+00:002014-03-15T15:36:43.701+00:00Yes, a hen will always lay eggs of the same colour...Yes, a hen will always lay eggs of the same colour. For instance we had 4 Welsummers and each bird laid their own version of the deep brown chocolatey colour eggs that is unique to their breed but I could tell which bird had laid which egg as each of them had a slight variation, one laid them plain, one was slightly speckled, one totally freckly and the other the darkest possible shade at one end lightening towards the other .... it didn't change throughout their life. The colour is the last thing to be added to the egg on it's transit through the bird.<br /><br />The only thing that changes according to what they eat is the colour of the yolk . The more corn or dark green vegetation a hen eats the more orange the yolks of the eggs. Free range birds rarely lay eggs with yellow yolks they are nearly always bright, deep orange.<br /><br />The state of their health will be shown in the condition of the shell, a healthy bird will lay an egg with a strong smooth shell, any calcium deficiency will show straight away with a weak shelled egg. A bird that has been disturbed or frightened mid lay will lay an egg with a ridged shell.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-42896610123701571802014-03-15T05:45:41.009+00:002014-03-15T05:45:41.009+00:00I think my chooks are just too lazy to lay eggs.I think my chooks are just too lazy to lay eggs.bonsaimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684530085331629758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-73767962317224135232014-03-14T22:26:47.425+00:002014-03-14T22:26:47.425+00:00I have a mix of coloured eggs which is good as it ...I have a mix of coloured eggs which is good as it is easy to keep track who is laying, someone gave me some duck eggs to try this week but musr admit I prefer my chicken eggsflowerladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723569414963037767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-79179752632260842432014-03-14T20:29:51.005+00:002014-03-14T20:29:51.005+00:00I miss having fresh eggs and can't wait to get...I miss having fresh eggs and can't wait to get some chickens again. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, AustraliaKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-41410728383213461752014-03-13T18:59:21.941+00:002014-03-13T18:59:21.941+00:00Lovely photos. Do hens always lay the same colour ...Lovely photos. Do hens always lay the same colour eggs? I mean, does a hen always lay brown eggs, or speckled eggs, or do they vary depending on what she's been eating or her health? I envy you your lifestyle. I am a city dweller, but it's probably 20 years since I ate anything but certified 'free range' eggs or chicken meat. I figure it's the least one can do to support farmers using humane practices. Thanks for sharing with us.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-21606812277122414042014-03-13T15:12:30.195+00:002014-03-13T15:12:30.195+00:00Look at all those different sized eggs...eck...wou...Look at all those different sized eggs...eck...wouldn't fancy passing one of those :) AFM xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849192170548380815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-32701881786845876652014-03-13T02:47:41.415+00:002014-03-13T02:47:41.415+00:00Our girls are back to being busy laying too ~
alt...Our girls are back to being busy laying too ~ <br />although they did have a bit of grumbling about the weather round here !Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-34984964045996645062014-03-13T00:18:29.925+00:002014-03-13T00:18:29.925+00:00I love fresh eggs, had my own chucks for too short...I love fresh eggs, had my own chucks for too short a time before my world toppled. Determined to have some more the day my roots hold fast to a home.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-66142594012140138162014-03-12T22:42:43.217+00:002014-03-12T22:42:43.217+00:00I love your chickens! Ours are waiting for autumn ...I love your chickens! Ours are waiting for autumn to start? It was 38 deg C here yesterday, we are over the heat. A minute ago some rain fell (we haven't had any since October) but by the time I got the camera out and went to wake the girls (yes, we all get excited) it had stopped :(Ailsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619082542382986466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-71867977300307189532014-03-12T19:43:20.478+00:002014-03-12T19:43:20.478+00:00Our girls are enjoying the sunshine too.. I love t...Our girls are enjoying the sunshine too.. I love the different colour eggs you get.. :o)Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15712709232628195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-73615424371818855162014-03-12T18:55:46.097+00:002014-03-12T18:55:46.097+00:00Our ladies are loving the sun as well, we don'...Our ladies are loving the sun as well, we don't get such a lovely variety of eggs thoughAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597069824333007603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-26851768911408733642014-03-12T18:10:03.445+00:002014-03-12T18:10:03.445+00:00A little bit of sunshine goes a long way - happy c...A little bit of sunshine goes a long way - happy chickens !BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-57527426622294729512014-03-12T17:39:31.486+00:002014-03-12T17:39:31.486+00:00What wonder eggs and amazing colours. This weathe...What wonder eggs and amazing colours. This weather has been fab, long may it last.<br /><br />X xPlease may I?https://www.blogger.com/profile/09842144622402461558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-60264790417262151982014-03-12T16:57:01.126+00:002014-03-12T16:57:01.126+00:00Gosh, what a variety of egg sizes. Can't blame...Gosh, what a variety of egg sizes. Can't blame them enjoying the sun, so are we at the moment.Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.com