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Colored Egg Layers

Easter Egger

Colored (varies) eggsFriendly, DocileCold hardyHeat hardy
240Eggs / year
In brief

Medium colored (varies) eggs, 5 to 6 lb at maturity, and a friendly, docile temperament.

Breed specifications

Easter Egger at a glance

Temperament
Friendly, Docile
Weight
5 to 6 lb
Eggs per year
240
Egg size
Medium
Egg color
Colored (varies)
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

Our Easter Eggers will supply you with colorful eggs. They are a hybrid that will come in a variety of colors, which will provide a wide variety of color variations in your flock. We do not guarantee which colors you will receive when purchasing this hybrid. Due to the breeds they are crossed with, up to 15% of the time you will have one that will lay brown or cream eggs.

Fun fact: Lays beautifully colored eggs.

Common questions

Easter Egger questions, answered

How many eggs does an Easter Egger lay?

About 240 medium colored (varies) eggs per year.

How big do Easter Eggers get?

Easter Eggers weigh 5 to 6 lb at maturity.

What is an Easter Egger's temperament?

Friendly, Docile.

Is the Easter Egger cold and heat hardy?

The Easter Egger is cold hardy and heat hardy.

From Hoover's Hatchery

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