One of the best things about raising chickens is that there are so many different egg colors! Here is the list off breeds that lay green eggs.
Olive Eggers-
This gorgeous breed lays 180-200 eggs a year. Their egg color is an olive green, which is where their name comes from. For more information on the olive egger read here.
Isbar/Silverudd’s Blue-
The Isbar is the only breed, that lays green eggs, that is not a hybrid. They are a beautiful breed and lay around 250 eggs a year! The Isbar is also a cold hardy breed, making them a great breed to have if you live in a colder climate. For more information read here.
Easter Eggers-
Easter Eggers are a great breed that can lay green, blue and pink! They also come in many different colors, so you have plenty of options to choose from. You can expect anywhere from 200-280 eggs a year, which makes them a great choice if you are wanting a lot of eggs! Read here if you are wanting to learn more about them.
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