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Easter Eggers

The Easter Egger is not really a breed. They are relationed to the breeds Ameraucanas and Araucanas, then bred with many different breeds so they no longer fit either breed's standards. They usually have muffs & pea combs, but come in nearly every variety and color, some even have ear tufts or are rumpless. Each EE is different, but overall they are usually a smaller bird that lays pink, green, or blue eggs. They are normally friendly and calm, and their colorful eggs make them a popular choice in backyard flocks.

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Detail Value
Breed Purpose
Egg Layer
Comb
Pea
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Medium
Egg Color
Blue/Green
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties
Any and All Colors
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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May 17, 2012 at 11:05 am
prclfd
Reviewed by prclfd
Pros: Docile, beautiful, hardy
Cons: Maybe a little too timid

My son wanted to have  a hen who laid green/blue eggs so I caved in at the local farm store and bought him two.  It was a pleasant suprise as his two birds are stunningly beautiful and sweet as can be.  We enjoy them so much we went and bought some more later.  They have done well with the rest of our flock.  As sweet as they are they really shy away from people, but don't have an agressive bone in their body.  We are so thankful our son chose them.

May 17, 2012 at 7:28 am
marlo1968
Reviewed by marlo1968

I think my two are Easter Eggers.  They have the willow green legs.  Both are white with black and brown feathering.  I have a roo and a pullet.  Combs look like pea combs. 

February 10, 2012 at 1:52 pm
fowlsessed
Reviewed by fowlsessed

I had 8 of these in the past. Friendly and good foragers.

January 11, 2012 at 12:24 pm
galadtomeetya
Reviewed by galadtomeetya
Pros: It is fun to see what color your chicks will turn out AND what shade of blue or green their eggs will be!
Cons: had a mean roo EE once

Fairly reliable layers, but a smaller egg than some of my other hens. They make for a pretty egg basket, though!

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Article: Easter Eggers

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Egg Layer
Comb: Pea
Broodiness: Seldom
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Medium
Egg Size: Medium
Egg Color: Blue/Green

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile

Breed Colors / Varieties:

Any and All Colors

Breed Details:

Most birds have green legs, while slate legs are often a sign of a blue egg layer. They are gentle birds that love treats and will often follow you around as you tend to chores. Chicks usually have poofy cheeks, and the typical chipmunk stripe pattern. The chicks can sometimes be curious and very brave, but as they grow they mellow out. The roosters take very good care of their hens, foraging food, and following their everymove. They are the farm favorite here, and there is nothing better than 'Green' eggs and ham.

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