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Easter Eggers

The Easter Egger is not really a breed. They are relationed to the breeds Ameraucanas and...
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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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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 and 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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Easter Egger chicks

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Easter Egger egg

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Easter Egger rooster

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Easter Egger hen

For more info on Easter Eggers and their owners' experiences, see our breed discussion here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/easter-egger-club.361185/
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friendly and docile
They are well-loved for their friendly and docile temperament, making them an excellent choice for backyard flocks, especially in family settings. Easter Eggers are hardy and adaptable to different climates, particularly cold weather, thanks to their small pea combs that are less prone to frostbite
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Grind Hard Farm
Pros: Pretty pattern
Calm
Cute cheeks
Colorful eggs
Cons: Skittish and gets out of brooder
Mercedes is a great hen. She is a bit skittish and flies out of the brooder, but she loves to be held. Can't wait to see her colorful eggs

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Super friendly!
Pros: They love people, mine run up to me every time I walk in there
They're very cuddly, and mine really enjoy hugs
Cons: Rather loud if you don't give them attention right away
Mine tend to peck me if I don't pet them soon enough
Easter Eggers are one of the best "breeds" there are. I've had seven so far, and all of them have been super sweet. They're the first ones to greet me in the morning, and whenever I squat down, they run up to me for hugs. One of mine is blind, and she makes a LOT of noise if I go out there and don't say hi to her right away. Once I pick her up and snuggle her she quiets down instantly.

Amazing birds, five stars, would recommend!
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Chick-a-dow-dee
I too have buff Orpingtons and EEs, the EEs were sold to me as Ameraucanas but now that that their hackle feathers have come in I know they're EEs. All my Orps are pullets and my EEs are 2 Roos and a pullet. Anyway they're about 2 1/2 to 3 months old and my Roos started showing the red in their Combes about a month ago. My EE pullet's comb is more developed than the males but her red hasn't started showing but neither has my Orps. They are also darn cute together, I wouldn't have anything any different. I would like to add a few lilac Orps though. I bought some silkie bantams and there about a month old but soooooo much smaller. I put them out side on the grass one day last week to let them have some fresh air and my pullet EE came to check them out. I think I have one male banty and he pecked at the older EE. She left only to come back and start dragging not of the bantys by the foot. It was too cute. Of course I intervened. I have heard that Orps are great escape artists and that's true, my EEs stay inside the fencing while the Orps find the escape routs and the EEs follow. Lol
 
Handyhens
soo,let me get this straight,you gave this bird a half star because you forgot the pecking order?
 
my 1st chick
i recently purchased ee. all were suppose to be pullets now at 5 weeks one is def a cockrell. he is a blue gray absolutely beautiful. I have not seen one this color
 
chickentherapy1
I like my EE's but they are at the bottom of the pecking order, not the smartest, very timid and aloof. They were my last to start laying, but the egg color does make my egg assortment interesting.
 
foghornleghorn9
Lol, isn't it amazing how they technically aren't a breed yet they are so similar. I love my EE's and my friends and family love getting their colored eggs. Nice to here from you. Thank you and God Bless.
 
ChickenPapaCT
No laughter here! I have a 13 year old and my hens are named:
- Jenn (after the bus driver)
- Rover
- Rose (after the Kate Winslet character in Titanic)
- Peep
- Kevin (after the bird in Disney's "Up")
- Kevin Jr
- Mrs. Cluck
- HENrietta (I got to name this one)

:D
 
Pent
I hear you on the beard thing, my poor girl is plucked clean at the throat by our Wyandotte.
 
chickenegger
): that's sad. We keep ours with the other hens, it doesen't seem like they pick @ their beard @ all
 
sekeyslaks
My EE's are certainly not dumb!I call them the "border collies" of my flock,they are always the first to learn something!figures out solutions with ease.Very athletic and great forager's.I've never heard of EE's that bump into walls like you describe!Sounds like you got genetic "duds" of the breed.Normal EE's don't act like that.Your comment of calling them dumb Is quite ridiculous.I've had these birds for years,none of them are dumb.
 
Y N dottes
I have 4 EEs about 10 weeks old. one has a beard which im excited about. I hope the others don't peck it.
 
mowremo
I just got EE's and Barred Rock chicks. Hope they get along as adults! This has me nervous!
 
sekeyslaks
Mine get along fine mowremo!:) please don't be nervous,this is only from my experience with them!
 

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