“All baby chicks arrived, healthy and vibrant. Purchasing the chicks from my pet chicken was very effortless, and I had a variety of chickens to choose from. I have purchased from this supplier many times and will continue to purchase in the future.”
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Estela! We're delighted to hear that your Partridge Olive Egger is curious and alert—those traits make for a lively and engaging companion. We hope she brings you endless joy!
“I received my Partridge Olive Egger from you in June of 24. I think it's funny that you say in description that they probably won't end up at top of pecking order. She is the smallest hen I have and she rules the place always at top of roosting latter all by herself, no one else dares try to get up there with her LOL. I wanted to post a pic of her at top off roost all by herself but can't figure out how to do it”
Thank you for your review of your Partridge Olive Egger. It sounds like she has quite the personality and proves that size does not always determine who rules the roost. We would have loved to see a picture of her holding court at the top, but your description paints a fun image! We are so glad she has been such a confident and entertaining addition to your flock.
“My Partridge Olive Eggers are now 4 years old. They are serious bullies. I believe that they have killed 3 of my other hens. I am currently in the process of rehoming the pair. That being said they are one of the best layers that I have.”
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Partridge Olive Eggers. While this breed is often celebrated for its hardiness and steady egg production, we know that every chicken has its own unique personality. We’re truly sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve faced and completely understand your choice to rehome them. It’s wonderful to hear they’ve been reliable layers for you despite the temperament issues. Many of our customers enjoy calm and productive Partridge Olive Eggers, so flock dynamics can really vary from one keeper to another. We appreciate you opening up about your journey and wish you all the best as you find the perfect match to keep your flock happy and harmonious.
“I love this hen, purchased one two years ago and she grew into a big beautiful bird. Her temperament is flighty, or skittish, to say the least. I can't come near her without her scramming away, and picking her up is really out of the question unless its night time. She's not too noisy and not aggressive towards the other hens beyond typical pecking order taps. At first I was frustrated because I like having cuddly friendly birds but I've grown to respect her queenly feral nature, she loves foraging and exploring and building nests outdoors, she seems to get stressed out if she has to use the box like the other girls. Lays really large, really beautiful olive green eggs, probably about 4 a week.”
Thank you for the review! It's great to hear that your Partridge Olive Egger has become a beloved part of your flock. Her unique personality, while a bit skittish, certainly adds a different charm to your chicken-keeping experience! And it's hard not to appreciate those gorgeous, extra large olive eggs!
As she continues to settle in and find her comfort zone, you may find that she warms up a bit more. Thank you for sharing your journey with her, and we wish you many more happy years together.
“Love this little girl! At first I thought she was a rooster because she would "charge" the cage every time I walked by, she was the first to come eat or check things out in the pen and generally more rambunctious. But I found out she is just confident and friendly! She loves to hop up on my hand or arm and doesn't mind pets or being picked up. Was an unexpected but pleasant surprise and will definitely be the family favorite for how friendly she is.”
Thank you so much for sharing the review of the Partridge Olive Egger! Confident, curious, and cuddly? Of course! Sounds like she’s already earned her spot as the family favorite. When those large olive green eggs start coming, you will have one reason to love her!
“I have two 3 yr old Partridge Olive Eggers that I bought in 2022. They are fairly consistent layers of large eggs, but only one of them lays an olive egg. The other is very light brown. The olive eggs are beautiful, but have a very thin and gritty shell, so they break easily and are more porous, so they don't keep as long.
Neither hen is friendly, and both bully the other hens in the flock, especially my little Mille Fleur d'Uccle (who is adorable and sweet!). Neither one will let me near, and they freak out when I pick them up (which I can only do in the dark). The one who lays a brown egg is a confident hen and the bigger bully; the one who lays a green egg is timid and very flighty.
In the future, I'll just get regular Olive Eggers.”
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We’re sorry to hear that only one of your Partridge Olive Eggers lays green eggs and that both hens have been less friendly than hoped. While this variety is bred to lay olive-colored eggs, a small percentage may lay brown instead, and we understand how disappointing that can be.
We also appreciate you noting the thinner shell quality—this can sometimes occur with age or high production, and we’re happy to offer tips if needed.
Thank you again for giving them a loving home, and we completely understand your choice to stick with regular Olive Eggers in the future!
