Easter Egger

Also known as: EE

Lays colorful eggs in blue, green, or pink.

🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy

Egg color

blue, green, pink, olive

Eggs / year

250

Egg size

medium

Purpose

egg

Class

Mixed

Size

medium

Hen weight

4 lbs

Rooster weight

5.5 lbs

Temperament

friendly, quirky, hardy

Noise level

moderate

Origin

USA

Lifespan

7–8 yrs

About the Easter Egger

Easter Eggers are not a true breed but a crossbreed carrying the blue egg gene. Each hen lays one color her whole life — usually blue, green, pink, or olive.

Care tips

Hardy, low-maintenance, perfect for kids.

Color varieties

varies

Fun facts

Each hen lays only one color her entire life
Often confused with Ameraucanas and Araucanas