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Chicken Support Insights - Episode 34: First Egg Season: Reading the Signs Your Pullets Are Almost There
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If you've been checking the nesting boxes every day and wondering when that first egg will finally arrive, you're not alone. In this episode of Chicken Support Insights, Matt and Connie discuss thephysical and behavioral signs that often appear as pullets get closer to laying, explain what's completely normal during this stage, and share practical advice to help you feel more confident as your flock reaches this exciting milestone.
What signs have you noticed that make you think your pullets are almost ready to lay their first eggs?
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