“My second olive egger from MPC just started laying, and like the first (now several years old), she doesn't lay green. She lays a med-dark brown egg; the first lays a cream egg. Now that I've had more time with my first OE, I can say she's broody about half the time, and I'm really hoping this second one isn't as broody. So far she's been a reasonably prolific layer, and the eggs are beautiful, but since I'm 0 for 2 on green eggs from this mixed-breed option from MPC, I felt others might want to know. I already know the genetic chances of this happening, but if you're looking for a colorful egg basket, you may want to move past this option.”
As fellow flock keepers, we are so happy that this little one came around and is doing much better. Please let My Pet Chicken know any time when we can assist you. We are always happy to be here to help!
“My little Olive Egger, Clove, is the best chicken of the bunch. She runs over to me every time I am in the coop (and that's at least four times a day!) Loves to talk to me, and is very agreeable to being petted, sometimes even leaning against my leg. She is the most fearless when interacting with our chicken guard dog, Cooper. Our friendliest chicken by far. And she has feathered feet! She is thirteen weeks, so no eggs for another few months. Will come back with the egg review when she starts laying!”
We are so very happy to hear little Clove is doing well and is such a joy to have around! These little Olive Eggers are known for their wonderful friendly personalities so we are sure that she will continue to be a great addition to your backyard flock. Please let us know any time if we can ever be of any assistance. My Pet Chicken is happy to help!
“Our Olive egger Graycie is one tough hen! She chases down our 125# German shepherd with no fear! Our pup is great with the hens and has never tried to harm them whatsoever but it's quite comical seeing a hen challenge a dog that size and seemingly refuse to back down! Graycie is both cold and heat tolerant and a consistent layer of beautiful mint green colored eggs. I had hoped for a more olive tone but they're still absolutely beautiful and a great addition to add color to my egg basket! She is not my most affectionate hen, but friendly enough to be picked up and near me and does not show any aggression to anyone else in my mixed flock. She is an excellent forager and can be a little Houdini at times escaping our run on occasion on her quest to find better bugs elsewhere! Overall a great breed though that I would highly recommend!”
Graycie sounds like a barrel of laughs to watch in the backyard! The Olive Eggers are beautiful and will have different hues to their feathers which makes them rather fun to watch mature in our flocks! We hope for many more years of her fiesty attitude and wonderful eggs!
