This morning I gave the girls a fish treat. It was another frosty morning and I thought they could do with a little protein boost. They spend so much time in the shelter when the weather is horrible that it is good to see them enjoying a treat.
Ginger and Silver are now eight months old. This last week Silver has started squatting when I come up behind her. I am rather surprised at this time of year as it would be an odd time to start laying. She hasn’t shown any interest in the nest boxes as yet so maybe it’s just a sign of maturity.
Ginger has been losing feathers a few at a time for ages now and Silver hasn’t so maybe that’s why she is squatting and Ginger isn’t. I think Silver will probably be the first girl to start laying in the spring or maybe even earlier. I shall keep an eye on her and keep a check on the nest boxes. I look forward to having our own eggs again.
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Nice to see the girls enjoying their fish treat, what fish do you give them?
I buy the tiny tins of sardines in olive oil, they cost under a pound. It doesn’t really matter what fish it is as they can have any fish but the important thing is that it must be in olive oil. They mustn’t have salt.
Really encouraging about Silver – eggs will be in the offing!
She squats whenever I go near her but as yet is showing no interest in the nest boxes. Still it shows she is nearing egg laying so just a case of waiting for it to happen.