Egg colors

A Guide to Chicken Egg Colors - Why do chickens lay different colored eggs? Learn the simple reason for different colors in the egg basket.

The Secret to Colorful Eggs is Having a Diverse Flock of Chickens In order to have a rainbow egg basket, you will need several breeds that lay a large range of color. Diversity is key.

Chicken breeds to raise for pretty eggs. Want different colors in your basket of fresh eggs? Check out these breeds for egg colors like blue, cream, pink, chocolate brown and speckled!

Two terms you see a lot in this Rainbow Egging chicken world we live in are, “Easter Egger” and “Olive Egger”. These are catchy color terms for mixed breed chickens who can lay green eggs. The term Easter Egger has evolved to include any chicken who lays a non-typical egg color where the chicken that laid it doesn’t meet the standard of a documented breed. They are lovely mutts that have my heart, but those of us who breed for fun egg colors need to be diligent in labeling them as such…

Posted by Laura Hepburn, Mon, Jan 20, 2014; updated Wed, June 22, 2023

Distinct genes in each chicken breed determine eggshell color. Hens, regardless of color, require a well-balanced diet to lay eggs ... Read more

Today, we are going to be discussing which chicken lays purple eggs! Just kidding none do, but there are some that lay purple-looking eggs.

The colour of the yolk can vary depending on the chicken's diet and breed, and the way it is stored and cooked. If you want to achieve bright orange or golden yellow yolks that will make your dishes look and taste better, you need to learn how to improve egg yolk colour. I will share with you some tips and tricks to enhance the colour of your egg yolks naturally.

Want to know what chicken laid that blue, green or speckled egg? Here are labeled pictures of chicken egg colors by breed!