| 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 |
| Model Name/Type | MPN | EAN/UPC |
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I got my first EE in 2009, and they quickly became my favorite standard breed. At the moment, I have 1 adult rooster (my top roo, Ugly Burd) two pullets, and 4 little babies. I will definitely always have EEs in my flock!
We began our chicken journey May 2011... with 2 of these "Easter Eggers"... one tan w/black markings (PennyLane), and one with dark chocolate/blue markings (Prudence). Gorgeous colors! Along with our Easter Eggers, we got a Light Brahma, a Buff Orfington and two Barred Rocks. We LOVE our "Layin ladies" and will forever be owners of at least one Easter Egger... Prudence lays a slate blue egg and PennyLane lays a Seafoam Green colored egg.. they are always bright and so colorful when we find them in the box. They get along great with all the flock, and average 4 eggs a week, even thru the cold months (we did keep light on them). the girls roam well with the flock, and if they get too far "behind" while coming back to roost, they do actually fly, and fly very well. Also while building our coop fenced in area, before we put the netted top over it, they learned with in an hour how to fly out of it... which was no easy task as its 15 feet tall ! They would hop up on the roost that we have outside, and jump with all their might and take off.. it was quite cool to watch, but I would for sure have a "lid" on your area... we needed to protect our girls from Bald Eagles that roam our house for prey ...
Enjoy them! This is a wonderful breed
Fairly reliable layers, but a smaller egg than some of my other hens. They make for a pretty egg basket, though!
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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