EE vs OE

[JFreeman]

I ordered some Olive Eggers and Easter Eggers from Meyer Hatchery to split between a friend and me. How will I be able to tell the difference between the two so we don't get confused and end up with the wrong ones?

I know OE's are a variation of EE, but another friend (third party) ordered just EEs, and she doesn't exactly live close... So to avoid a long drive, notable characteristics would greatly help me out.

 

[sourland]

I would ask them if they could put 'dye markings' on the heads of the olive eggers. Both types of birds are crossbreds so there can be wide variation in chick colors.

 

[donrae]

I would ask them if they could put 'dye markings' on the heads of the olive eggers. Both types of birds are crossbreds so there can be wide variation in chick colors.

This. It's the only way you'll be able to tell which are which with any certainty.

 

[JFreeman]

I didn't know that was an option. Thank you for that.