eggs!
This post is picture heavy, but I think it’s worth it.
Last week, the buff orpington and the araucana (easter egger) started running up to me and flattening out like so:
While they’re squatting in this position, they let me scratch their backs and ruffle their feathers pretty much however I want. It’s fun (they’re super soft), and it’s also a sign that they’re ready to start laying eggs soon.
Sure enough, was treated to this sight last Friday! (courtesy of the buff – not pictured)
It’s tiny, but nicely shaped.
We decided to hard boil it. Fresh eggs are always really hard to peel. Delicious…
The buff gave us another egg on Sunday.
Fried over-medium this time with some sungold tomatoes from the garden. Mmm…
Monday, the araucana gave us her first egg! She decided to lay it in a pile of poop… Need to build them a nest box soon.
August 9th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Awesome!!!!