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Liz M

  • Joined Sep 2010
    • Carrick on Suir - Tipperary
Size of Eggs
« on: May 04, 2012, 07:20:01 pm »
I'm brand new at keeping chickens. Is it normal for the first eggs to be very small? I have 3, 20 week old chickens, who have laid their first 5 eggs, but they actually rattle in a medium egg box. Help :chook:
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doganjo

  • Joined Aug 2012
    • Clackmannanshire
  • Qui? Moi?
Re: Size of Eggs
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2012, 07:24:17 pm »
Yes, it often is, they'll settle down soon, but it also depends on the breed and the size of the hens themselves.  What are they?
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Liz M

  • Joined Sep 2010
    • Carrick on Suir - Tipperary
Re: Size of Eggs
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2012, 08:02:32 pm »
I have 2 plymouth and a light sussex.
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in the hills

  • Joined Feb 2012
Re: Size of Eggs
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2012, 08:15:15 pm »
They will produce eggs that get steadily bigger. As the hens get into their second year they may lay fewer eggs but they will be larger still.

The very first eggs produced are sometimes very small and may even contain no yolk.

Enjoy  ;D
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Liz M

  • Joined Sep 2010
    • Carrick on Suir - Tipperary
Re: Size of Eggs
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2012, 09:05:22 pm »
Thanks for that. I actually don't mind about the size, it is so good having them rooting about in the garden
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