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egg colour????

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by clucksbc, Oct 28, 2011.

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  1. Oct 28, 2011 #1
    clucksbc

    clucksbc Chillin' With My Peeps

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    i am just wondering..if anyone knows what contributes to egg colouring variation...
    i am sure only 2 of mine are laying...but sometimes I would almost swear it is another chicken
    as is lighter or more brownie spots...
    please know I am not complaining...any egg I pick up is an ever so special perfect work of wonder...
     
  3. Oct 28, 2011 #2
    Intetdreamer

    Intetdreamer Out Of The Brooder

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    It's all based on genentics, some chickens "paint" their eggs differently even in the same breed especially in the dark brown egg laying breeds. For me its a helpful tool to know who laid which egg.
     
  5. Oct 28, 2011 #3
    chickenpredatorkiller

    chickenpredatorkiller Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:your from canada or the U.K. Aren't you?
     

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