Easter Eggers are a backyard favorite, known for their colorful eggs and sweet personalities. These hardy hybrids come in a wide variety of feather colors and patterns, making every bird unique and beautiful. An ideal choice for beginner chicken keepers.
Easter Egger Chicks for Sale: Colorful Eggs
Easter Egger hens are best known for their colorful eggs, most commonly in shades of blue or green. Occasionally (about 15% of the time) their eggs may be cream or pale brown. The egg color your hen lays the first time will remain the same throughout her lifetime.
With optimal care, growers can expect between
300 and 310 eggs per year. These hens have been bred to be great egg layers, with a focus on year-round egg production and egg color. They are the perfect combination of beauty and functionality. On rare occasions, they may go broody.
As a hybrid, there is no defined set of standards or features; each bird is one-of-a-kind. Some will develop beards, muffs, or tufts, but these traits vary from bird to bird. Feather patterns can range widely as well.
Their plumage can range from creams and tans to multicolored shades of tan, gray, or brown. Easter Egger chicks are typically white with black markings and will develop their full adult coloration as they mature.
Because the breeding focuses more so on egg color and egg production, appearance is secondary and not prioritized. Part of the fun of owning a hybrid chicken is seeing how their feathers and traits develop as they reach laying maturity.
These birds are friendly and cold-hardy, making them well-suited to a variety of climates and coop setups. With strong foraging instincts, they will thrive in a free-range setting. Their calm temperament and adaptability make them perfect for backyard flocks and families with children.
Average mature weight for males is 4.4 lbs, females average 3.5 lbs.
Ordering Details:
- A minimum of 5 females per breed is required, this does not apply for males.
- Free shipping to Zone 1 or Zone 2 on orders of 25+
- Small order fee on all zones for 15-24 chicks.
- If you would like to pick up your order, please do not order online. Call us or email sales@myerspoultry.com to place your order.
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