Why Are Easter Eggers Eggs Green?

History and Background of Easter Eggers
As we know, the Araucana and Ameraucana both possess the gene for laying blue eggs. So when a breed that lays brown eggs is crossed with an Araucana or Ameraucana, the result is a green/olive-colored egg.

Why do Easter Eggers lay colored eggs?

In most cases, only once the egg hits the uterus does it actually become colored. ... With olive eggers and Easter Eggers that lay different colored eggs, a brown pigment called protoporphyrin overlays a blue shell, which results in a green egg, and a blue interior egg shell.

Can Easter Eggers lay green eggs?

While both chickens are wonderful, they are definitely two different varieties. Ameraucanas generally always lay blue eggs, while Easter Eggers can lay blue, green, emerald, or even pink eggs. You can discover more about Ameraucanas here.

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