Olive Egger Chick

BREED FACTS:

Olive Egger are specialty hybrid chickens developed specifically for their unique olive-green egg color. Rather than being an officially recognized pure breed, this line of Olive Eggers are created by crossing a dark brown egg layer (Black Copper Maran) with a blue egg laying breed (Ameraucana and Cream Legabr) The result is a colorful and highly variable chicken capable of producing beautiful shades of deep olive, moss green, or army green eggs.

Olive Eggers have become extremely popular as backyard chicken keepers continue seeking colorful egg baskets and unique flock variety.

These hens are typically reliable layers, producing approximately 260 eggs per year. Most begin laying around 22 to 26 weeks of age and are valued for both their consistent production and eye-catching egg color. Many poultry enthusiasts specifically add Olive Eggers to their flocks to create a vibrant assortment of colorful eggs alongside blue and dark chocolate layers.

Temperament can vary slightly depending on genetics, but Olive Eggers are generally known for being friendly, active, and curious birds that adapt well to backyard environments. Many are excellent foragers and tend to integrate easily into mixed flocks.

Today, Olive Eggers remain one of the fastest-growing favorites among backyard chicken enthusiasts, prized for their colorful eggs, unique appearance, and the surprise element that comes with every bird.