Can anyone tell me what breed this is?

[debid]

Well, I wonder... it may have to do with which parent was the blue egg layer... would not, the males pass their genes to the pullet offspring and mums to their sons?

No, egg color is not sex linked. Both parents contribute genetic material and since the blue shell trait is dominant, only one copy is required to get a blue shell layer. It's also why crossing your EEs with other breeds results in dramatically fewer blue layers after the first generation -- when all of the first generation has only a single copy of the gene, they only pass along that trait half the time.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

No, egg color is not sex linked. Both parents contribute genetic material and since the blue shell trait is dominant, only one copy is required to get a blue shell layer. It's also why crossing your EEs with other breeds results in dramatically fewer blue layers after the first generation -- when all of the first generation has only a single copy of the gene, they only pass along that trait half the time.

I get that blue is dominant over white (can't remember brown right now) in that aspect and that it is not sex linked...

When it comes to Marans... it is said that the females get their shade from their father and not the mother. I require more investigation into this Marans thing for a better understanding.

 

[Mary's Backyard Chickens]

Looks like a mix between an Easter Egger and Golden Sex Link!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

I have had this hen since she was about a month old and never would have thought she would lay a green egg but she did. Does anyone know what she is?

Easter egger

Are these Easter Eggers also?

Two are easter eggers, the one with feathered feet might be a cochin.

I was just going to ask the same about my 2 newest hens. They lay blue/green eggs. I think they must be sisters to yours!

Easter eggers

 

[holm25]

Where did this bird come from?

 

[Chullicken]

Like above, believe its a mix of EE and RIR/New Hampshire. I love barnyard mixes though, its he original chicken and human contract and you get so many interesting looks.

 

[The Angry Hen]

I agree with @Poultrybreeder. Beautiful bird. By any chance can you identify if she has a single comb or pea comb? Have a nice evening.

 

[debid]

I get that blue is dominant over white (can't remember brown right now) in that aspect and that it is not sex linked...

When it comes to Marans... it is said that the females get their shade from their father and not the mother. I require more investigation into this Marans thing for a better understanding.

You're talking about genes for coating shade, not shell color. Even the darkest brown egg is white shelled.

 

[drumstick diva]

Easter Eggers or mixed breeds

 

[EggSighted4Life]

coating shade, not shell color.

I gotcha...

Still talking about genes, just not the same ones.