| Easter Eggers |
Easter Eggers are not a breed per se, but a variety of chicken that does not conform to any breed standard but lays large to extra large eggs that vary in shade from blue to green to olive to aqua and sometimes even pinkish. Easter Eggers vary widely in color and conformation, and are exceptionally friendly and hardy. Since they are usually quite friendly to children and humans in general, they are a great choice for a family flock. Most hatcheries mistakenly label their Easter Eggers as Ameraucanas or Araucanas (or various misspellings thereof). True Ameraucanas and Araucanas are currently only available through breeders. Eater Eggers do not qualify to be shown, since they do not conform to a breed standard.
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"Easter Egger" Hen |
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Not recognized
Standard & Bantam
Medium (6-7 lbs)
Common
Egg-laying
None recognized, but plumage varies widely
Very Good (4/wk)
Green/Blue
X-Large
Pea Comb
No
No
4
Yes
Bears confinement well
Yes
No
Fun
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