Egg laying in harmony

We had a manic day yesterday and I finished work too late to do any mixing of the girls as it was nearing their bedtime.

Yesterday morning however, I checked on the girls and Freckles and Emerald were both settled in the the nest box together. They looked so sweet together and it shows that girls of different sizes can get along in harmony.

I came inside to get my camera  but by the time I returned the egg laying was over. Emerald was just emerging with a little collection of pine shavings on her back (obscured by the nest box) and her egg was just in front of Freckles breast.

Emerald leaving the nest box

Emerald was followed out by Freckles and there were their eggs side by side.

Emerald’s and Freckles warm eggs together in the nest box

This was so sweet, it warmed my heart. After the aggression of the current integration processes it was so lovely to see. It’s a pity I missed the shot of them together but never mind. It was a lovely moment.