California - Northern

[Chooklet]

What happens if you cross a pink egg layer with a blue egg layer?

If both parties to the transaction are egg layers then you won't get anything - you need a rooster in there somewhere or the eggs won't hatch!

Oh my, sometimes I just crack myself up.

 

[debs_flock]

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[Hangtown Farms]

basically meant at least one side is open completely with three sides. maybe a few feet of side on the top of the open end to trap some of the heat. I see some people are doing it back east in wetter areas to help lessen disease. Can Get quite a bit of weather here so was wondering about building one or a few. Just wanted to test the waters to see if anyone had any

 

[Wishing4Wings]

haha lol. I was wondering because a blue egg x brown egg layer = olive egger. So what must a pink layer + blue layer = x? Pink and blue make lavender on the color wheel...but I am completely ignorant when it comes to the science of breeding.

If both parties to the transaction are egg layers then you won't get anything - you need a rooster in there somewhere or the eggs won't hatch!

Oh my, sometimes I just crack myself up.

An excellent trick question!!

Kind of like asking what's the closest star to the Earth. Hehehehe!

But seriously, I asked this exact question on another thread. I wanted lavender eggs too! The opinion was that pink eggs are actually pale brown with a whitish "bloom" that makes them look pink. Therefore you'd get a light bluey green. I, however, would like to personally inspect a pink egg, because the one shown on the thread was supposed to be pink all the way through the shell (there was some disbelief about this).

I have a question for you experienced folks:
Can a hen's ear color predict egg color?
Do hens with white ears always lay white eggs, and red ears = brown eggs? (For breeds that are not blue layers)

I'm curious because my EE has white ears and her egg is pale blue, pretty much the same color through the shell.
My neighbor has similar EEs that lay grayish green and a khaki tan. I would expect that her hens have red ears. (gotta check)

For blue egg layers, do white ears result in blue eggs, and red ears = green eggs?

Is there any predictable connection at all?

 

[Meg2000000]

Hi All!! I've missed everyone! I haven't read through everything but figured I need to get back on here anyways!

My heart goes out to everyone who has lost chickens these past couple of weeks. I was so sad to hear the many stories. My thoughts are with you guys and I hope you guys are all doing ok.

For all of the new people: Welcome!! This thread is the best and I can't wait to interact with you guys! There is a lot of experience and knowledge here so read-up, ask questions, and enjoy!

Amy Beth, Ron, Jason and Jeff - Looking forward to catching up with you guys!


We got back from visiting family yesterday. The humidity in SoCal was insane! I'm glad to be back to my "dry" heat. We checked on our big guys at the ranch and boy are their faces red! Egg time is getting near!! I also brought our baby chicks back home yesterday. They are HUGE!! We were gone only 6 days and they're completely different! It's almost impossible to get pictures because they're sooo fast but I was able to get a picture of each (kind of.. lol) Based on combs, it looks like we have a 50/50 cockerel/pullet ratio so far. Not bad! Here are some pics along with my gender guesses so far!

Basques:
EO Black (GIRL):



EO Blue (BOY - he was mad that's why his beak is open! lol):



EO Brown (GIRL - sorry it's so blurry! Amy Beth: I need your professional skills!!)



EO Green (UNKNOWN - This one is a little disabled I think. It's left eye, pictured, is a lot smaller than it's right eye. Not sure why):



EO Orange (GIRL):



EO Pink (UNKNOWN):



EO Purple (GIRL):



EO Red (BOY):



Pita Pinta's:
PP Blue (UNKNOWN):



PP Green (GIRL):



PP Orange (BOY):



PP Pink (UNKNOWN):



PP Red (UNKNOWN):



PP White (UNKNOWN):



- Megan

P.S. I bought spiral plastic leg bands for them and hate them! They dig into their legs and they're hard to take off. I won't ever use again and wanted to let you guys know my experience just in case you are looking at leg bands!

 

[capayvalleychick]

basically meant at least one side is open completely with three sides. maybe a few feet of side on the top of the open end to trap some of the heat. I see some people are doing it back east in wetter areas to help lessen disease. Can Get quite a bit of weather here so was wondering about building one or a few. Just wanted to test the waters to see if anyone had any

My original coop is almost completely open on the East side. There's a solid strip of metal along the bottom, about 2 feet high. The sides have a 3/4 high wall with the top open. The back is solid because it was built onto an existing barn. The openings are covered in hardware cloth. The roof is sloped, about 5 1/2 - 7 ft. high. It's about 15 x 20 ft. The chickens who use this free range during the day and are locked in at night. It's a great design for ventilation and it stays dry in the winter.

Kim

 

[ronott1]

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The blue gene is dominant, so the shell would be blue. The green comes from an over lay of brown. Blue mixed with brown makes green. Olive has to come from a dark brown layer. If you cross a Rooster with a blue gene with a hen with both the brown Gnene that looks pink you would probably get a green egg layer.

You never know though with EEs. That is what makes them so fun.

Ron

 

[Miss Molly]

3.3 oz WOW... Poor girl!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

The blue gene is dominant, so the shell would be blue. The green comes from an over lay of brown. Blue mixed with brown makes green. Olive has to come from a dark brown layer. If you cross a Rooster with a blue gene with a hen with both the brown Gnene that looks pink you would probably get a green egg layer.

You never know though with EEs. That is what makes them so fun.

Ron

But what about the ear color? Red ears = brown eggs, white ears = white eggs. True? Always, sometimes, never?

 

[Meg2000000]

Wow that's a big egg!!

3.3 oz WOW... Poor girl!