Chicken egg colors

Chicken breeds to raise for pretty eggs. Want different colors in your basket of fresh eggs? Check out these breeds for egg colors like blue, cream, pink, chocolate brown and speckled!

Want to know what chicken laid that blue, green or speckled egg? Here are labeled pictures of chicken egg colors by breed!

A Guide to Chicken Egg Colors - Why do chickens lay different colored eggs? Learn the simple reason for different colors in the egg basket.

Have you ever wondered what breeds of chickens will lay a colorful rainbow of eggs? We've been slowly growing our flocks of chickens over the years specifically so we can have hens who lay a

Distinct genes in each chicken breed determine eggshell color. Hens, regardless of color, require a well-balanced diet to lay eggs ... Read more

Eggs aren’t always white, which is oddly calming in this photo by way of Bergs Fairytale Garden. [Thanks, all]

Take a peek at our images of naturally colored chicken eggs and find out the breeds that lay them:

The colour of the yolk can vary depending on the chicken's diet and breed, and the way it is stored and cooked. If you want to achieve bright orange or golden yellow yolks that will make your dishes look and taste better, you need to learn how to improve egg yolk colour. I will share with you some tips and tricks to enhance the colour of your egg yolks naturally.

The Secret to Colorful Eggs is Having a Diverse Flock of Chickens In order to have a rainbow egg basket, you will need several breeds that lay a large range of color. Diversity is key.