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Olive Egger Chicken – Unpredictably Predictable

With the Olive Egger chicken the color of eggs might not be too surprising (the name is a pretty obvious hint), but do you know the genetics behind the birds? This article will explain the breeding combinations, plus some fun facts. Olive Egger chickens are funky, spunky, classy, and sassy. They are also unpredictably predictable…

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12 Chickens That Lay Colored Eggs: Blue, Green, Chocolate, and Pink!

Every backyard flock owner dreams of raising chickens that lay colored eggs. Who doesn’t want a paint box of vibrant colors in your morning basket? But first, you need hens that lay colored eggs – so you gotta know which breeds LAY colored eggs! In this article, you’ll discover which chicken breeds lay: Blue eggs…

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Chicken Breeds: Egg Layers, Giant Chickens, & More!

If you’re searching for the perfect chicken breeds for your backyard, you’re in the right place! Although “perfect” usually means different things to different people – what’s perfect in your eyes might not be for someone else – knowing what types of chickens suits your needs and interests will help you build your ideal flock….

Curious about how different colored eggs are made? Do you know why all eggs are either truly white or blue? In this article, you'll learn how chickens make different colored eggs, how their color is determined, and why every egg out there is either blue or white. From FrugalChicken.

How Different Colored Eggs Are Formed (And Why All Eggs Are Either White Or Blue)

Do you want different colored eggs in your morning egg basket? Who doesn’t? I have often been emailed by people asking: “Why are chicken eggs different colors?” So let’s talk about different chicken egg colors. Harvesting different colored eggs is one of the best parts of chicken ownership, and I personally keep certain breeds, such…