I was a "lurker" (sounds better and safer than a stalker) for over a year before I got my first chickens. I found it a great source of information and consider it a part of my pre-owner education. In fact, still learning from the experienced and generous people on this site.
Excellent! My one EE girl is an egg laying machine too. She has only been laying about a month and a half and has only skipped a few days. She is the sweetest, friendliest, most inquisitive of the bunch.