Disclaimer
The Olive Egger is a beloved hybrid chicken prized for its beautiful green eggs, friendly personality, and eye-catching feather patterns. Created by crossing a dark egg-laying breed, such as a Black Copper Marans, with a blue egg-laying breed, such as an Ameraucana, Olive Eggers produce a stunning range of green egg colors that make every egg basket unique.
Because they are hybrids, no two Olive Eggers look exactly alike. Feather colors, patterns, comb styles, and even egg shades can vary from bird to bird, making each one truly one of a kind.
Breed Type: Hybrid, Dual-Purpose
Origin: Developed through selective crossbreeding
Temperament: Friendly, curious, active, and easy to handle
Annual Egg Production: Approximately 180–220 large eggs per year (about 4–5 eggs per week)
Egg Color: Shades of green ranging from soft sage to deep olive
Egg Size: Large
Age at First Lay: Approximately 20–26 weeks
Mature Hen Weight: 5.5–7 lbs
Mature Rooster Weight: 6.5–8 lbs
Lifespan: Typically, 6–8+ years with proper care
Olive Eggers are not known for being especially broody, although individual hens may occasionally decide to hatch a clutch of eggs. Most hens prefer to continue laying, making them dependable egg producers throughout the season.
✔ Excellent cold tolerance
✔ Good heat tolerance with access to shade and fresh water
Thanks to their mixed genetics, Olive Eggers are generally hardy, adaptable birds that perform well in a variety of climates.
Every Olive Egger is unique.
Egg color naturally varies depending on genetics, age, and the individual hen. While some hens lay soft sage-colored eggs, others produce rich olive or deep mossy green eggs. Because Olive Eggers are hybrids, no two birds are exactly alike—and that's part of what makes them so special.
✅ 180–220 eggs/year is a realistic expectation for most Olive Eggers.
✅ 20–26 weeks is a typical age for first eggs.
✅ Large eggs are standard.
✅ They are generally not a broody breed, though some hens will go broody.
✅ Weight varies because they're hybrids, but 5.5–7 lb hens and 6.5–8 lb roosters are representative.
✅ Hybrid
***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ORDERS AT THIS TIME. CHICKS ARE SOON TO BE AVAILABLE COME SPRING 2027 AND ARE LOCAL PICK UP ONLY AT OUR LOCATION IN RANGER, GA. PLEASE EMAIL FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK PAGE AT FOWLER HOMESTEAD & HATCHERY***
Disclaimer
The Olive Egger is a beloved hybrid chicken prized for its beautiful green eggs, friendly personality, and eye-catching feather patterns. Created by crossing a dark egg-laying breed, such as a Black Copper Marans, with a blue egg-laying breed, such as an Ameraucana, Olive Eggers produce a stunning range of green egg colors that make every egg basket unique.
Because they are hybrids, no two Olive Eggers look exactly alike. Feather colors, patterns, comb styles, and even egg shades can vary from bird to bird, making each one truly one of a kind.
Breed Type: Hybrid, Dual-Purpose
Origin: Developed through selective crossbreeding
Temperament: Friendly, curious, active, and easy to handle
Annual Egg Production: Approximately 180–220 large eggs per year (about 4–5 eggs per week)
Egg Color: Shades of green ranging from soft sage to deep olive
Egg Size: Large
Age at First Lay: Approximately 20–26 weeks
Mature Hen Weight: 5.5–7 lbs
Mature Rooster Weight: 6.5–8 lbs
Lifespan: Typically, 6–8+ years with proper care
Olive Eggers are not known for being especially broody, although individual hens may occasionally decide to hatch a clutch of eggs. Most hens prefer to continue laying, making them dependable egg producers throughout the season.
✔ Excellent cold tolerance
✔ Good heat tolerance with access to shade and fresh water
Thanks to their mixed genetics, Olive Eggers are generally hardy, adaptable birds that perform well in a variety of climates.
Every Olive Egger is unique.
Egg color naturally varies depending on genetics, age, and the individual hen. While some hens lay soft sage-colored eggs, others produce rich olive or deep mossy green eggs. Because Olive Eggers are hybrids, no two birds are exactly alike—and that's part of what makes them so special.
✅ 180–220 eggs/year is a realistic expectation for most Olive Eggers.
✅ 20–26 weeks is a typical age for first eggs.
✅ Large eggs are standard.
✅ They are generally not a broody breed, though some hens will go broody.
✅ Weight varies because they're hybrids, but 5.5–7 lb hens and 6.5–8 lb roosters are representative.
✅ Hybrid
***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ORDERS AT THIS TIME. CHICKS ARE SOON TO BE AVAILABLE COME SPRING 2027 AND ARE LOCAL PICK UP ONLY AT OUR LOCATION IN RANGER, GA. PLEASE EMAIL FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK PAGE AT FOWLER HOMESTEAD & HATCHERY***
