Egg color

Chicken Breeds That Lay Tinted Eggs

Very pale brown or ivory. A middle ground between white and true brown.

  1. Basque
    Egg count not tracked

    Basque chickens are hardy and adaptable with a striking appearance and a calm demeanor.

  2. Appenzeller
    Egg count not tracked

    Appenzellers are strikingly feathered chickens known for their unique rich history and delightful companionship.

  3. Icelandic
    180 eggs/year

    Viking-era landrace — every bird unique.

  4. Lakenvelder
    180 eggs/year

    Black and white shadow-on-a-sheet pattern.

  5. Fayoumi
    180 eggs/year

    Ancient Egyptian breed naturally resistant to Marek’s.

  6. Vorwerk
    170 eggs/year

    German buff-bodied bird with black head.

  7. Phoenix
    150 eggs/year

    Long-tailed Japanese ornamental — tails up to 3 ft.

  8. Olandsk Dwarf
    150 eggs/year

    Rare Swedish island bantam landrace.

  9. Old English Game
    120 eggs/year

    Heritage game breed with over 30 color varieties.

  10. Shamo
    80 eggs/year

    Tall, upright Japanese game fowl.

  11. Modern Game
    80 eggs/year

    Tall slim show bird with extremely long legs.

  12. Yokohama
    80 eggs/year

    Saddle and tail feathers that never molt.

  13. Malay
    70 eggs/year

    World’s tallest chicken — over 30 inches.

  14. Aseel
    60 eggs/year

    Ancient Indian fighting fowl, now kept for muscle and personality.