← All breeds
Whiting True Blue
Most prolific blue-egg layer ever bred.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
true blue
Eggs / year
290
Egg size
medium
Purpose
egg
Class
Hybrid
Size
medium
Hen weight
4.5 lbs
Rooster weight
6 lbs
Temperament
active, friendly, productive
Noise level
moderate
Origin
USA
Lifespan
5–7 yrs
About the Whiting True Blue
Created by geneticist Dr. Tom Whiting, this hybrid lays true blue eggs at near-Leghorn rates.
Care tips
Active forager; not great for tight runs.
Color varieties
varies
Fun facts
- Bred by a hackle-feather breeder
- Up to 290 blue eggs per year