standard breed · Hybrid (USA, UK)
Olive Egger
A cross between a blue-egg breed (Ameraucana, Cream Legbar) and a dark-brown egg breed (Marans, Welsummer). The result: rich olive-green eggs that vary from hen to hen.
| Size class | standard |
|---|---|
| Weight (hen) | 6 lb (2.72 kg) |
| Weight (rooster) | 7 lb (3.18 kg) |
| Eggs per year | 200 |
| Egg color | olive green |
| Egg size | large |
| Climate tolerance | All climates |
| Temperament | friendly |
| Goes broody | rarely |
| Noise level | moderate |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes |
| Origin | Hybrid (USA, UK) |
Is the Olive Egger right for your flock?
The Olive Egger is a standard breed that's well-suited to first-time keepers. Hens lay around 200 olive green eggs per year and tolerate most climates well.
Temperament: friendly. Broodiness: rarely. Noise level: moderate.
What this breed needs
- Coop space: about 4 sq ft per bird inside the coop. Run the numbers for your specific flock size in the coop size calculator.
- Climate fit: adapts to a wide range of climates with no special accommodations.
- Eggs: a steady, reliable producer — a good general-purpose layer.