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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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HorseGirlAbby
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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she'scountry68
I have a problem I have three easter egger bantams all are in the same coop eating the same layer feed , but one has started to lay a white egg. She has been doing this for a few days. What caused this and how can i fix it?
 
polishchickens111
Because you're never sure of an Easter Egger's parentage, you never know whether the colorful egg gene has been passed down or not. Some don't lay colorful eggs, but this is not very common so if you have one that does it, the others are not likely to.
 
mauigirl
Even in Hawaii they stop laying during the winter - though we are high in elevation the coldest is only about 55-65
 
Totalcolour
Our EE's have been consistent layers of HUGE blue eggs, and I'm getting 4 1/2 a week per bird (% wise). They started laying in the beginning of the year (probably due to the lighted coop). Ours are a cross between show Amerucanas and an Orp/Ameruacana Roo (so 3/4 Am). Wouldn't be without them!
 
kinsey228
I agree ! I adore my 3 EE's. EE's are like snowflakes, no 2 are the same ! All three of my girls eggs are a different shade of blue. They certainly add character to any flock :)
 
Peaches Lee
Glad you enjoy your EEs as much as I enjoy mine! I have a few hens that lay different shades too, one is like an olive color and then all the way to a nice sky blue. Their cute little beards and cheeks give them an adoreable appearance in my opinion too! LOL!
 
comobirder
Gotten pretty cold here in mid MO, my little group of EEs lay throughout the winter months with a little bit of a slowdown. Wired the hen house when I built it as well as insulated the walls. Couple of infrared lamps keeps the house 50 or above when the night temps are 10 or below (but not too much lower).
 
TownhouseSeramas
Aww poor babies, I'd like to get a few EE bantams, but I have Seramas, so I don't think they'd have to worry about bullying.
 
snooptwomey
I have 4 in lockdown in my incubator right now. I am pretty sure 3 are good, 1 is iffy. This is my first time ever incubating. I have an EE roo already, very beautiful and he is very nice to people, my large dog, and his hens. I love his big poofy grey beard/muffs
 
gmachicken
I was surprised at the size! I have a mostly white one (EE) and one that has molted into a beautiful mostly buff and white. Their eggs are the largest next to my sexlinks. The Buff and White one, Ariel is hardly ever crabby and is the bud to our first BO. She was the most "emotionally" shaken when we had a dog attack so is a bit shy. The White one, Snow White (can you tell I have a 7 year old (at the time) princess naming these! LOL) is much more friendly. I usually can pet her on the roost or in the box. They are smart and they will fly but not to high and only a short distance. Hope you enjoy your little one like we have ours.
 
NativeBeauty
Hang in there....I have three hens and they are my most consistent layers in the coop. Once they begin laying, their personalities changed and they stopped the skittishness and now crowd at my feet in the morning, looking for hand-outs. And their eggs are lovely shades, varying from olive to a robin's egg blue.
 
Chickgirl201040
my mom had a chicken like that named speck and she would come up on the porch and chill with my mom and when she came inside she she NEVER pooped but last year we found her in the neighbors feild died:'(
 

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