We have found our Easter Eggers, Henny and Arlo, to be very good egglayers. Henny lays a delicious, mint green egg and Arlo lays a large, light brown egg. Once you catch them, they are happy to chill with you and are very friendly. Both of our EE's have been shown through 4-H and both did well behavior wise. I can trust them to not attack me or anyone else who comes in the pen with them. They are also happy to get along with our other chickens and seem to be committed brooders. They are very beautiful birds and definitely a favorite among visitors.
Unfortunately, our Easter Eggers love to fly out of their pen and visit the neighbors. Once out, they are very difficult to catch and act like little turds. They often times make hard-to-find nests where they lay their eggs, and it is definitely a time-waster to go out there and try to find their nests. We have clipped both of their wings on each chicken, but it didn't help one bit. One other con that I could think off was that the Easter Eggers can be difficult to catch no matter if they are in their pen or not. Once caught, they are fine though and act like the most social birds ever.
These are very fun birds to have around, and I would definitely recommend them to any flock owner!
Unfortunately, our Easter Eggers love to fly out of their pen and visit the neighbors. Once out, they are very difficult to catch and act like little turds. They often times make hard-to-find nests where they lay their eggs, and it is definitely a time-waster to go out there and try to find their nests. We have clipped both of their wings on each chicken, but it didn't help one bit. One other con that I could think off was that the Easter Eggers can be difficult to catch no matter if they are in their pen or not. Once caught, they are fine though and act like the most social birds ever.
These are very fun birds to have around, and I would definitely recommend them to any flock owner!
