Easter Eggers are not a breed per se, but a variety of chicken that does not conform to any breed standard but lays large to extera large eggs that very in shade from blue to green to olive to aqua and sometimes even pinkish. Easter Eggers vary widely in color and conformation, and are exceptionally friendly and hardy. Since they are usually quite friendly to children and humans in general, they are great choice for a family flock. Most hatcheries mistakenly label their Easter Eggers as Ameraucanas or Araucanas (or vaious misspellings thereof). True Ameraucanas and Araucanas are currently only available through breeders. Easter Eggers do not qualify to be shown, since they do not conform to a breed standard.
(Origins\History)
Class: Not Recognized
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Medium (6-7 lbs)
Rarity: Common
Purpose: Egg-laying
Recognized Varieties: None recognized, but plumage varies widely
(Suitability to Backyard Life)
Hardy in winter: Yes
Bears Confinment: Bears Well
Especially Docile: Yes
Setter\Broody: No
Personality: Fun
(Fancy Features)
Comb Type: Pea Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4
(Egg Facts)
Egg Laying: Very Good (4\wk)
Egg Color: Green/Blue
Egg Size: X-Large
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Easter-Eggers-B145.aspx
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