Both are mixed-breed birds laying colorful eggs. Easter Eggers lay blue/green/pink. Olive Eggers reliably lay olive-green.
Easter Egger
Lays colorful eggs in blue, green, or pink.
Olive Egger
Hybrid that lays olive-green eggs.
Side-by-side
| Trait | Easter Egger | Olive Egger |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | egg | egg |
| Eggs / year | 250 | 200 |
| Egg color | blue, green, pink, olive | olive green |
| Egg size | medium | large |
| Temperament | friendly, quirky, hardy | calm, friendly, hardy |
| Size | medium | medium |
| Cold-hardy | Yes | Yes |
| Heat-hardy | Yes | Yes |
| Broody | No | No |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Noise level | moderate | quiet |
| Pick Easter Egger if you… | Want variety, could be blue, green, pink, or brown eggs. |
|---|---|
| Pick Olive Egger if you… | Want guaranteed olive-green eggs (no surprise brown). |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a chicken lay both blue and green eggs?
No, each hen lays one color her entire life. But a flock of Easter Eggers will produce mixed colors.
Are Olive Eggers cold-hardy?
Depends on parents. Most Olive Egger crosses use cold-hardy breeds, so yes.
