Blue eggs

[nicalandia]

Funny in a way, a lot of people said this to me in 2013. I told them that if I want to spend $100,000 developing blue egg laying Silver Laced Wyandottes, I have the money and will do it if I choose. Fortunately, the cost has been a lot less. I estimate about $20,000 mostly in feed costs. I've had immense fun in the process learning about chicken genetics and figuring out how things work that nobody to my knowledge has documented. I made a few stupid mistakes along the way, but I learned from them.

That advise was not directed at you or someone else thinking about introducing the blue eggshell mutation to an stablished breed. It was intended for people wanting to produce as much blue eggs with the least investment in time and resources

 

[DarJones]

I didn't take it personal. Just wanted to encourage others that they can decide to do something out of the ordinary if they choose. I do recommend studying the requirements carefully before starting any breeding project. I knew going in that this is a long term project with a high level of commitment required to see it through to the end. Still, it is something just about anyone could do if they really want to.

 

[nicalandia]

I didn't take it personal. Just wanted to encourage others that they can decide to do something out of the ordinary if they choose. I do recommend studying the requirements carefully before starting any breeding project. I knew going in that this is a long term project with a high level of commitment required to see it through to the end. Still, it is something just about anyone could do if they really want to.

I agree

 

[Ponypoor]

This has been my goal for many years(for the last decade, but have been postponed for one reason to another), but it seems like Hendrix Genetics just got ahead of me, Hendrix genetics is about the largest egg layer provider in the world and they just created what they call The Azur which is a Leghorn that lays blue eggs, more than 330 of them per year. The Azur is available in Europe, but not in the USA yet


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https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/azur/


It's really not that hard to do, it's just the Oocyan mutation introduced to exceptional white egg layers

We have Azur Blues here in Ontario, I have 3 in the barn right now. They are great little birds and lay lovely Robin blue eggs.

Mine turned out to be splash coloured and one has a topknot - they are very friendly.

I am sure you can get them in the US.