Olive Egger Hatching Eggs

The Olive Egger is a popular hybrid chicken developed by crossing a blue egg-laying breed, such as an Ameraucana or Cream Legbar, with a dark brown egg layer like a Marans. The result is a hardy, friendly bird that produces beautiful olive-green eggs in a wide range of shades. With their unique egg color, excellent laying ability, and diverse feather patterns, Olive Eggers have become a favorite among backyard chicken keepers looking to add both color and productivity to their flock.

Purpose: Egg production

Egg Color: Olive green

Egg Size: Large

Production: 180–280 eggs per year

Mature Weight:

• Hens: 5–6 lbs

• Roosters: 6–8 lbs

Temperament: Friendly, curious, active

Hardiness: Excellent in both hot and cold climates

Beautiful Olive Green Eggs

Olive Eggers are prized for the unique color they bring to the egg basket. Hens begin laying around 20–24 weeks of age and produce a steady supply of large olive-green eggs throughout the year. Egg color can range from light sage green to deep olive, depending on the genetics of each bird. Their colorful eggs make them an excellent addition to a rainbow egg basket and are a favorite among families, farmers' market customers, and poultry enthusiasts.

Unique Birds with Great Personalities

No two Olive Eggers look exactly alike. Feather colors and patterns can vary widely, with birds displaying combinations of black, blue, brown, gray, gold, or mixed plumage. Many also inherit attractive features such as muffs, beards, or feathered legs, depending on their parent breeds. In addition to their striking appearance, Olive Eggers are active foragers, intelligent, and adapt well to both free-range environments and backyard coops.

Management Notes

Olive Eggers are easy to care for and make excellent additions to both new and experienced poultry flocks. Hens are not typically broody, allowing them to remain productive layers throughout the season. Their friendly, inquisitive personalities make them enjoyable birds to raise, and they generally integrate well into mixed flocks. With proper nutrition, clean housing, and routine care, Olive Eggers will reward you with dependable production and a beautiful basket of unique olive-green eggs year after year.

**Keep in mind just due to genetics these have the possibility of laying blue or brown eggs**