Easter Egger

Easter Egger Chicken

The "Easter Egger" chicken, originating from Chile in South America, was first discovered by the Araucana Indians. Unlike the true Araucana chicken, which is rumpless (tailless) and features small curling tufts of feathers near each ear, or the Ameraucana chicken, which has a tail, a full beard, and comes in various pure color types, the Easter Egger chicken is distinct. It possesses a full beard under the beak, a tail, and does not come in pure color types.

At The Chicken Coop Company, our breeding program for Easter Egger chickens focuses on producing birds with a diverse range of feather colors, patterns, and combinations, as well as high egg production with colorful shells. Their eggs can range from pale blue to dark blue, various shades of green, and a few light brownish-pink hues. The meat of the Easter Egger is known for its delicious flavor, comparable to quail. While we do not specialize in specific color varieties, we breed for a wide spectrum of feather and egg colors.

Araucana and Ameraucana chickens, with their different color patterns, are actively being developed and showcased across the USA. Easter Egger chickens are ideal for backyard flocks, chicken coops, larger poultry setups, and free-range environments.

Easter Eggers are renowned for their impressive egg-laying abilities, typically producing at least four eggs per week. A common myth about Easter Eggers is that they lay eggs in a variety of colors. In reality, the color of the first egg they lay will be consistent for the rest of their laying period.

Is Easter Egger a Recognized Breed?
Easter Eggers are not officially recognized as a breed. Instead, they are a barnyard mix created by crossing an Araucana with a brown egg layer. Araucanas are noted for their distinctive blue eggs.

At What Age Do Easter Eggers Start Laying?
Easter Egger chickens generally start laying eggs between four and five months of age, though some may begin as early as three months or as late as six months.

Are Easter Eggers Kid-Friendly?
Easter Egger hens are friendly and make great companions for families. They typically lay around four eggs a week and are enjoyable to raise, making them a good choice for households with children.

• Poultry Show Class: Not Applicable
  
• Weights: Hen —-5 1/2 lbs
  
• Rooster—-6 1/2 lb
  
• Pullet—4 1/2 lbs
  
• Cockerel—5 1/2 lbs
  
• Purpose and Type: Egg laying and ornamental; Production
  
• Egg Shell Color: Green, Blue, Pink, Multi
  
• Egg Production: 200-280 eggs per year (estimates only)
  
• Egg Size: Medium-Large
  
• Temperament: Active
  
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
  
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
  
• Broody: Setter
  
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
  
• Roost Height: 4 to 6 feet
  
• Country of Origin: United States
  
• APA: No
  
• TLC: Not Listed
  
• Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of production type of Easter Egger™ Chickens since 1971.