Olive Eggers Hatching Eggs

 Red Oak Farm Olive Egger - hybrid breed

Olive Egger produce eggs in shades ranging from olive green to darker olive tones.

Appearance:

Since Olive Eggers are hybrids, their appearance can vary depending on the specific parent breeds. However, some common features include:

• Feathers: Olive Eggers typically have a variety of colors and patterns, depending on the breeds in their lineage. They can come in shades of black, brown, white, or even blue, and may have copper, gold, or silver highlights.
• Size: They are generally medium-sized birds, though this can vary with the specific breeds involved. They often have a sturdy build.
• Body Shape: Olive Eggers often have a well-rounded body and can resemble their parent breeds, but they tend to have a more compact and active body type.

Egg Production:

The main attraction to Olive Eggers is their ability to lay olive-colored eggs. The eggs range from light greenish-olive shades to dark, almost army green.

• Egg Size: The eggs are typically medium to large in size.
• Egg-Laying Frequency: Olive Eggers are generally good layers, producing about 200-250 eggs per year. Their egg production tends to be consistent, though this can vary depending on the individual bird and its parentage.
• Egg Color: The exact shade of olive can vary based on the parent breeds. The more prominent the blue egg layer in the mix, the lighter the olive hue of the egg.

Temperament:

• Personality: Olive Eggers are often described as being friendly, curious, and calm. They are good for backyard flocks and tend to get along well with other chickens. However, their temperament can vary somewhat based on their parentage.
• Hardiness: Most Olive Eggers are hardy birds that do well in a variety of climates. However, they tend to thrive in mild to moderate conditions, and you may need to monitor them more closely in extreme weather conditions.
• Free-Range Friendly: They are excellent foragers, so they do well in free-range environments, where they can find much of their food.