Bush eggs: two. Nest box eggs: none. Feed hopper: full. Smug pullets: one.
Well, well, well, that was a complete surprise. Ella came back after a very short absence this morning to announce that she had laid her first egg and was now number FIVE in the pecking order. She had given us absolutely no warning that she was due.
We had a close look and sure enough: a good little egg in a good little nest. Camilla is crimson with jealousy (but not, unfortunately, crimson with impending ‘egg readiness’).
Ella is now Jack’s new best friend.
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