Does having green legs mean colored eggs?

[PeeperKeeper]

I've been trying to look up info on EEs and their characteristics. Why? Because I have a Turken with legs so green that it makes her bloomers (leg fluff feathers) look pink! Will she lay blue / green eggs because of this trait?

 

[Break an Egg]

I don't think the two are related. I'm sure there are other breeds that also have green legs. I have 3 EE's that have slate legs. So far, only 1 is laying and her egg is a green color.

 

[tadkerson]

Peeper,

The answer is no. Leg color has nothing to do with egg color. Leg color is determined by four different genes and other genes that can modify the 4 genes.
Leg color is complicated so I will not attempt to explain the genetics. I have written two articles on the subject and both were long articles.

Tim

 

[PeeperKeeper]

Thanks Tim. I'll lower my expectations and just enjoy the pink bloomers!

 

[Toast n Jelly]

I have EE's with green and slate legs and they're just starting to lay...First one layed was a creamy pink egg.......so you just never know what to expect

 

[Break an Egg]

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Are those your eggs in your avi? If so they are beautiful!!!!!