With it being the season of chicks and I know so many families that will be adding a new flock to their family I wanted to do a post sharing all about the colored egg layers and which breeds will give you what color. So if you want a rainbow basket you can plan around that. I know we personally wanted a rainbow basket. We have 4 breeds and a tot owl of 9 girls. And we get about 5 different colors. Our rainbow basket has brown, tan, pink, blue and green eggs. The next time we get more girls I definitely plan to get some dark egg layers.
Our breeds we have are:
- Buff Orpington
- Isa Brown
- Oliver Egger
- Americauna
Let’s get to that list so you can get to picking out your new flock.
Chickens That Lay White Eggs
- Ancona
- Andalusian
- Hamburgs
- Lakenvelders
- Leghorn
- Polish
Chickens That Lay Brown Eggs
- Australorp
- Barred Plymouth Rock
- Black Jersey Giant
- Brahma
- Buckeye
- Chantecler
- Cochin
- Dominique
- New Hampshire Red
- Orpington
- Plymouth Rock
- Rhode Island Red
- Speckled Sussex
Chickens That Lay Dark Brown Eggs
- Barnevelders
- Marans
- Penedesencas
- Welsummer
Chickens That Lay Cream/Pink Eggs
- Australorps
- Buff Orpingtons
- Easter Eggers (some)
- Light Sussex
- Mille Fleur D’uccle
- Mottled Javas
- Silkie
Chickens That Lay Blue Eggs
- Ameraucana
- Araucanas
- Easter Egger
- Cream Legbar
Chickens That Lay Green Eggs
- Favaucana
- Easter Egger
- Isbars
- Olive Egger
Chickens That Lay Speckled Eggs
- Cuckoo Marans
- Welsummers
I hope this helped you find breeds that would be perfect for your family based off egg color. I do suggest doing a little more research on the breeds you choose to make sure they will fit with your family. We specifically wanted colored eggs and girls that would be family/kid friendly. our boys love them and play with them daily.
Until next time, live a life you love!
Xo Jessica!
