Chickens breed profile
Easter Egger
Also known as: EE
- Hybrid colored-egg layer
- U.S. (mixed Ameraucana / Araucana ancestry)
- medium
- Temperament: calm
Easter Egger isn't a true breed — it's a category for chickens carrying the blue-egg gene. Hatchery 'Ameraucanas' are typically Easter Eggers. Strong fit for direct-marketed colored-egg programs.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
4–5 lbs
Male weight
5–6.5 lbs
Eggs/year
220
Egg color
blue, green, pink, brown (varies by individual bird)
Reproductive traits
Gestation
21 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
fair
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Not a true breed — Easter Egger is a category, not a registered standard; appearance and production vary
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, grain supplement
Market access
Commercial market
fair
Direct-market appeal
excellent
Premium potential
Yes
Colored eggs (especially blue and green) command meaningful premiums at farmers' markets — often 25–50% above white/brown.
Primary purposes