I haven't been posting as often as I like because I've been so busy. Hopefully, this year I'll have more time for updates. But today was momentous as T-Rex laid her first egg! It was a pale blue-green color and sitting in the nesting box perfectly. She's so smart. She also barely made a sound, not the loud crowing that I expected. Ameraucanas are supposed to be a quiet breed, and T-Rex definitely is one of the quietest. She didn't really seem to care that I was taking the egg so she must not be a broody either.
The idea of eating her egg does make my stomach turn a little, which I know is silly. Eggs are one of the main reasons I got chickens (aside from being nice garden companions that are slightly destructive if unchecked). I placed her egg next to a large grocery store egg so you can compare the size and color. I can't wait till tomorrow to see if more eggs arrive!
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