Easter Eggers Chickens

Easter Eggers Chickens

Easter Eggers are, by far, the most fun variety of chicken to own.

Easter Eggers are not a breed, but rather a variety of chicken that does not conform to any breed.

 It does not belong to a class, and therefore cannot be shown in a competition. 

These birds tend to be quite friendly and social.

 Easter Eggers lay colorful, extra-large eggs from blue to green to aqua and pink in different shades of those colors.

Easter Eggers bear confinement well and are hardy, so they can endure hot, cold, wet, or dry climates. They are docile and make for a wonderful family pet.

Children will marvel at the different colored eggs — and adults will, too.

These birds have a clean leg with four toes on each foot.

 They are a large fowl but have a bantam counterpart. 

Roosters weigh 7 pounds, hens weigh about 5 to 6 pounds, and bantams are about 3 pounds.

 Hens lay about 200 eggs a year, but some have been known to lay 6 to 8 eggs per week. 

This would give you close to 400 eggs yearly.

They are well worth the investment.

Easter Eggers are easy to find because they are a common mixed breed. 

Often, they are mistakenly labeled Araucanas or Americaunas because of the similarity of their colored eggs. 

Both of these breeds produce colorful eggs and are most likely crossed with the Easter Egger, but Araucanas and Americaunas are both recognized breeds.

Chickens not only provide fresh eggs, but also they can provide meat for your family. 

Some owners become attached to their flocks and do not think they can slaughter a chicken for food, but as long as it is performed in a quick and humane manner, killing a bird for food is an honorable way to end its life.