Egg color question

[U_Stormcrow]

I'll leave it to others to explain the genetics of egg color, and volunteer only that I have some SLW laying cream colored eggs which appear pink *in certain light*, which is the only way I can tell them apart (when i can tell them apart) from my Brahma eggs.

 

[Lauravonsmurf]

Egg genetics are fascinating

 

[FeatheredFriends&Horses2]

If any of you are interested in learning more about eggshell color genetics, I posted this article, which is a copy of a college paper I wrote. I learned a lot writing it, and it really got me excited about genetics, since eggshells seem like such a simple thing but so many genes and chemicals go into creating their color!

 

[Kiki]

If any of you are interested in learning more about eggshell color genetics, I posted this article, which is a copy of a college paper I wrote. I learned a lot writing it, and it really got me excited about genetics, since eggshells seem like such a simple thing but so many genes and chemicals go into creating their color!

Here ya go:

Chicken Eggshell Color Genetics

 

[FeatheredFriends&Horses2]

Here ya go:

Chicken Eggshell Color Genetics

Thanks! I was trying to do it on my phone and I was STRUGGLING! I just switched over to my computer and was about to fix it, but you beat me to it!

 

[NuthinHereButUsChickens]

Any suggestions for pink : )

I have a Golden Sex Link that lays pink eggs

 

[Arelwood]

I need tips for getting colored eggs to show true color on camera.

Try taking the photos in daylight.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Try taking the photos in daylight.

a lot of cell phone cameras have auto color correction software which can play absolute havoc. I've had *limited* success by altering backgrounds, but in the main, I just accept that celphone pics are the wrong colors.