Chicken Breeds and the Colors of Their Eggs

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Date of Publication
May 4, 2022
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Egg color depends on the breed of chicken producing the egg. The genetic background of the hen (the hen’s “mother and father”) determines the egg color produced.

Generally, the color of the chicken's earlobe accurately predicts the color of egg the hen will produce. This publication lists out chicken breeds and the color eggs they produce. (2 pages)

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