The Easter Egger is not a breed. They are related to the Ameraucanas and Araucanas, later bred with many different breeds. So, now they don’t fit either breed's standards.
About this Chicken
- They usually lay blue, pink, or green eggs.
- Their character is usually easy-going and calm, plus their colorful and pastel-shaded eggs make them a favored choice in small backyard flocks.
- This chicken is a hybrid chicken breed (a mix of different breeds.
- Since it’s pretty calm, it’s good for beginner flock keepers, or children.
- They are very social chickens.
Physical Attributes
- Since they are a chicken of mixed breeds, they have many different appearances.
- But the standard is a small, compact body with a pea-type comb.
- They are of average weight, weighing 4-5 lbs (female) and 5-6 lbs (male).
- Easter eggs come in many different colors. There are so many varieties of unique patterns and colors. The most common colors are black, blue, brown, white, gray, buff, and red, and may have spots or speckles.