FIRST EGG

AUGUST 3, 2021

White egg is from Dutchess, aka "Skunk"

White egg is #1, standard brown chicken egg for reference

Our smallest and most unique chicken, Dutchess, was the first of our chickens to lay an egg. We estimated August 2nd would be when they were capable and she delivered.

The day started with her running back and forth by the door to Castle 1. There was lots of singing too although it sounded a bit more like laughter. All the chickens were talking and making similar sounds as the fated moment approached.

We happened to be out in the yard and had flock1 and flock2 out for playtime. Dutchess retreated into their coop and after more singing proudly emerged. 

Mary checked the coop and retrieved the egg for this photo op. After that we were conflicted about what to do, we finally decided to put it back in the coop.

UPDATE - AND THEN THERE WERE THREE

The chickens showed no interest in incubating the egg(s) so we brought them in. Fresh eggs are protected by a special coating, they can sit out on the kitchen counter for a month without spoiling.

HERE'S DUTCHESS

Glamour shots of our little over-achiever. Her personality is massive even though she weighs less than a pound.

Flock-1 Babies (for reference)

THE "I JUST LAID AN EGG" SONG

CRANK UP THE VOLUME

Apparently it is a thing chickens do when eggs get laid, they all join in and sing this little song. Watch Dutchess emerge from the coop and let out a series of triumphant squeaks, she's got the highest voice, the one that sounds like a squeeze toy :-)