If you wanted a “pink” layer what breed and why?

[Medodge]

Just hoping for your thoughts on which breed and why you would choose if you were coloring your basket.
All replies are appreciated

 

[Weeg]

Americans are good blue and green layers! I have one and I love seeing her cute little blue eggs!

 

[Rose Quartz]

Well, langshans supposedly have pink eggs, but you have to find someone who specifically breeds for that. My Barred rock girls have pinkish eggs sometimes though.

It has to do with how much bloom is on the egg. And the brown pigment gets stuck in it. The thickness of the bloom is genetic, but it's not something people seem to breed for.

 

[Weeg]

I've also heard Easter Eggers can lay blue, green and sometimes pink eggs.

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

Here is a thread from a few years ago with more input:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pink-eggs.1179381/

Personally, I get pinkish eggs from 2 of my 3 australorps. Not the brightest pink but definitely shaded different than the typical light brown layer.

 

[nicalandia]

There are production type Pink layers, but You can't find them un the USA, but the sire is a White Leghorn and dame are RIR type hens

 

[Medodge]

Thanks so much everyone! Planning next years additions!

 

[Mvan42]

I have a mixed flock and get an assortment of pinkish eggs... barred rock, ligh brahma, rir (not her for sure her eggs are darker) and lavender(4) and black (1) orpingtons, and a few mixed..