The roosters are medium in size but appear the same as the hens. The roosters typically weigh around 5 lbs, while the hens are 4 lbs on average. Easter Eggers can be somewhat unpredictable in terms of appearance, but many keepers love this uniqueness. So, here’s what they look like at different stages in their lives. What Color Eggs Do Easter Eggers Lay? Because they’re not an actual breed (meaning there’s no standardization of the breed), two Easter Eggers can look completely different. The fact that they come in a variety of colors and shades is extra fun!

Easter Egger rooster and hen almost look the same in physical appearance, so it’s confusing to know which one is male or female. Unlike Easter Eggers, they have a clean face. True Blues are about the same size as Easter Eggers, so they’re pretty efficient on feed. Did You Know? They are hardy to both heat and cold and can tolerate various environments as long as they have life necessities (food, water, and shelter). Summary Use to decorate Easter cakes, cupcakes, tray bakes, biscuits or Easter nest crispy cakes - see below for some mini egg recipe ideas that would be perfect to use these for!When the chocolate is completely set, turn the bowl right side up, holding the egg carefully underneath. Pour a tiny bit of hot water into the bowl. Within seconds, you should be able to rotate the egg underneath and free it from the bowl with its legs still attached. Easter Eggers are highly adjustable. While they like to have some free-range time, they’re also surprisingly tolerant in a confined coop. If possible, try to provide them a balance of the two. Legbars lay a sky blue egg and average about 180 eggs per year. Legbars are a bit hard to find as they are high in demand but they’re a rewarding breed to raise and worth the search. 3. Whiting True Blue DISASTER! Extremely cute, but almost impossible to execute. When the top third of the egg is cut off, variable amount of white/yellow is included, depending on the position of the yolk within the egg (which can not be seen well from the outside of the egg.) If you cut off too much yolk, (more than half), then you have no place to put the filling. If you cut off too little yolk, (less than half of the yolk), then the opening over the yolk is too small for scooping out the yolk. Attempting to do so causes the white to split, rendering it useless for filling and/or display. Out of 2 dozen eggs, I got only ONE that looked good, and another TWO that were awful and pitiful but still kind of cute. The rest we just had to dump in a bowl and eat more as a salad than as devilled eggs. Perhaps this would be easier if the eggs were boiled in a fixed, upright position and all of them had either pointy ends up or pointy ends down. I’m not sure which position would be better so you could slice the yolks about halfway through every time. REALLY CUTE idea, but it didn’t work for me. At 70, I am a very experienced cook, and excellent with crafts. Easter Eggers do not require much above a standard laying feed and supplemental calcium. Provide calcium such as oyster shells in a separate dish where hens can eat some as they need it. 2. Housing and Fencing

When Easter Eggers lay colored eggs, the oocyanin colors cover the egg first, and then a second pigment can be layered on top of it. That’s how colors like green and olive are created. Not all Easter Egger eggs are a type of blue, but those are certainly the most noticeable colors. Does Egg Color Affect the Taste? Yes, Easter Eggers lay colorful eggs, but they are hybrid egg layers. So, you can’t say the egg color from the start. Easter Eggers can lay about four eggs per week, which means they produce over 200 eggs every year. Certain Easter Eggers might even lay far more than that. Legbars have a different appearance than Easter Eggers. Instead of cheek muffs and a beard, these spunky Legbars have a clean face and a fancy crest.

Easter Egg Chicks

Not usually, but it’s not unheard of, especially if the parents have feathered feet. They are adorable! Usually, a Bantam Ameraucana would be crossed with any bird with feathered legs like Silkies, Brahmas, Marans, or Cochins. Caring For Your Easter Eggers Broody” is a motherly instinct seen in hens that causes them to sit on their eggs often to incubate them. Easter Eggers aren’t known to be broody. However, selecting a white Easter Egger, a blue Easter Egger, a Buff Easter Egger, an Olive Easter Egger, etc., is very hard.

The pigment oocyanin that covers the shell gives blue eggs their characteristic color. Research has revealed that this unique color is actually a genetic anomaly. To avoid the chocolate becoming too hot (only a little bit of chocolate needs to overheat to make the whole batch gritty) don’t melt it in a saucepan directly.

Adults can have any type of comb of any shape and size. A pea comb or single comb are the most common. Their wattles are usually red, but their legs can vary in color. Their feathers could either be plain or patterned. Some common Easter Egger colors include grey, gold, tan, and brown.

Due to the milk in the milk chocolate they are unsuitable for vegans as is. However, in the UK at least, there are now vegan creme eggs available in some health food shops and online. Vegan chocolate buttons are also available, so I believe it would be possible to make this recipe vegan. Turn a clean, empty mug or bowl upside down. Place two milk chocolate buttons on top, side by side. It is also up to the genetic code and breed quality that ensures any poultry breed’s life expectancy. Good feed and care are essential things in poultry farming. Temperament and BehaviorIt’s also great if you are planning on doing an Easter egg hunt since they’ll be just right for hiding and allowing little ones to find them! Ameraucanas weigh a bit more and lay only blue eggs. You won’t be able to expect green or pink eggs from an Ameraucana. As far as breeding goes, Ameraucanas are a slightly rare breed, so they will fetch a heftier price if you’re interested in selling them. 2. Legbars Peel 12 hard-boiled eggs. With a sharp knife, slice off a very thin layer from the base of the egg – this will give it a flat surface to stand on a platter. Cut off a generous top third of the egg. Squeeze around the egg base gently to loosen the yolk and it should pop right out. Keep the lids paired with their bases.