Marvellous

I am such a twerp. I can't bring myself to eat the first egg. I keep looking at it and marvelling over how clever chickens are, especially Miss Milligan.

The second egg today was once again in the garden, very close to where she laid the first one. I found it about half past ten and it was still warm so I don't think it had been long out of the factory.

A couple of things I've learned to look for in a chicken that's about to lay are:

* Scratching in the nesting box for a few days prior to laying (but they won't necessarily use it if caught by surprise).
* Being extra hungry. In the last few days Miss Milligan started jumping onto my knee to be the first to the treat.
* The wattle and comb on her head are now fully grown. I think.