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Easter Eggers

The Easter Egger is not really a breed. They are relationed to the breeds Ameraucanas and...
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Breed Purpose
Egg Layer
Comb
Pea
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Medium
Egg Color
Blue/Green
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties
Any and All Colors
Breed Size
Large Fowl
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The Easter Egger is not really a breed. They are relationed to the breeds Ameraucanas and Araucanas, then bred with many different breeds so they no longer fit either breed's standards. They usually have muffs and pea combs, but come in nearly every variety and color, some even have ear tufts or are rumpless. Each EE is different, but overall they are usually a smaller bird that lays pink, green, or blue eggs. They are normally friendly and calm, and their colorful eggs make them a popular choice in backyard flocks.

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Easter Egger chicks

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Easter Egger egg

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Easter Egger rooster

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Easter Egger hen

For more info on Easter Eggers and their owners' experiences, see our breed discussion here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/easter-egger-club.361185/
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friendly and docile
They are well-loved for their friendly and docile temperament, making them an excellent choice for backyard flocks, especially in family settings. Easter Eggers are hardy and adaptable to different climates, particularly cold weather, thanks to their small pea combs that are less prone to frostbite
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Grind Hard Farm
Pros: Pretty pattern
Calm
Cute cheeks
Colorful eggs
Cons: Skittish and gets out of brooder
Mercedes is a great hen. She is a bit skittish and flies out of the brooder, but she loves to be held. Can't wait to see her colorful eggs

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Super friendly!
Pros: They love people, mine run up to me every time I walk in there
They're very cuddly, and mine really enjoy hugs
Cons: Rather loud if you don't give them attention right away
Mine tend to peck me if I don't pet them soon enough
Easter Eggers are one of the best "breeds" there are. I've had seven so far, and all of them have been super sweet. They're the first ones to greet me in the morning, and whenever I squat down, they run up to me for hugs. One of mine is blind, and she makes a LOT of noise if I go out there and don't say hi to her right away. Once I pick her up and snuggle her she quiets down instantly.

Amazing birds, five stars, would recommend!
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SoonerMykah
I agree on the timidness, most of mine are very shy. I do have a few that run to me when I hit the fence but even they are frightful most of the time.

Now mine are totally different on foraging, they are among the best I have at exploring the yard and finding bugs and they venture alot further out then any of my other breeds do.

Mine also lay very large eggs, maybe just difference in the crosses.

At the very least they are an awesome conversation piece. I enjoyed your take very much.
 
darina
I think it varies. I got mine in the very beginning of this May and my first egg came the end of September and they were all pretty much going by the end of October, 24 weeks. On the other hand, my sister's started much later and I think she said some of them still are not laying. I know one difference between the two flock is I kept mine on Starter (18 or 20 percent protein) until after they all started laying. My sister integrated hers into her current flock at about 18 weeks, so that probably stressed them, and they were consequently switched to Layer feed (16 percent protein.) I went to visit her a month after the had moved into her flock and mine were fuller-bodied, hers looked pretty lean to me. My theory is maybe the extra protein and being comfortable in there surroundings allowed mine to start earlier.
 
dekel18042
Other people have said the EE's don't lay early but all of mine have started between 5.5 and 6 months old. The 5.5 month old just started the end of November, going into our coldest and darkest time and has barely missed a day. Most of the local people with EE's say 6 months old for laying. Meanwhile I have two other breeds, 7 and 8.5 months old who haven't started laying yet, and another just started at 8 months.
 
tara2
yes it is. there really are no words to compare how great of a chicken they are..
 
darina
Odd. My EE's had no problem learning to use an 8 foot tunnel that goes from one run (through the greenhouse) to a second run. I didn't even have to show them. I do have one is terrified of me, always has been, I can hardly catch her, and if I do she screams she also jumps/darts about all day long. She is the bottom of the pecking order, even though she is my biggest chicken. The others are very different, I have two that love to hop on me if I am crouching near them for too long. I have one that is hilarious, she is white, and rust with flecks of gray, and she is always stretching her neck, looking around very curious, but slow and cautious. And for some reason, her beard is always wet or dirty when the others' are fine.
 
mymilliefleur
I agree! But I've never had one go broody, though. You might have a different version than what we have here in the states.
 
hellbender
You received Henny Penny about 6 months ago..apparently the only EE you have..How do you know about what the 'roos abilities are...and several other questions I won't even bother to ask? lol
 
ChickyChickens
Well...we ahve roo's that come in from the neighbours..sorry...i was a lil confusing there!


You can ask the others...
 
ChickyChickens
Oh by the way..HennyPenny was at laying age when i gpot her...so her first roo is actually an adult for 1 month now!
 
hellbender
Don't let my post concern you...lol I'm more confused ow than before. Just enjoy your birds..if you can do that and treat them right, nothing else really matters.
 
chickengeorgeto
Do you paint your exposed toe nails? Especially if you paint them red your sweet affectionate chicken thinks that you are injured and she is only trying to cannibalize your feet. Needless to say, chickens' stomachs are bigger than their brains.
 
dfalchek
I think the poster mischaracterizes EE timidity, fear and nervousness with stupidity. I have an EE with a SLW and the SLW abuses the EE so badly, I'm trying to figure out what a solution is. My EE is my favorite of the flock. (I won't get an SLW again, for sure)
 
AmericanKraut
Great photos! My EE chicks are charcoal black, partridge brown, and a couple that are bright yellow, so your pics help me see what they might turn out like.
 

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