Woodland Olive Eggers are my breeding project that has spanned many generations! Living in the forest, we are surrounded by beautiful trees, plants, mosses and lichens. The foliage grows in varying earthen shades, and beautiful patterns emerge as they grow. It seems like a good description for our OE layers. The unique eggs they lay remind us of the beauty and variety of the woods that surround our home.

Our Woodland Olive Eggers are 2nd-7th (and up) generation olive eggers. They have varying feather patterns. Some birds have more Whiting genetics and are a lighter framed bird, some have a little bit of a crest from our Legbar genetics, some have light feathering on their legs from Marans genetics, and many have a collar from their Welsummer genetics. With the Marans genetics thoroughly added to this flock, many chicks hatch out black or blue, as well.

The most stunning eggs I have been surprised by in the nesting boxes come from this line. My current favorite is the heavily bloomed egg in the second picture below! It looks green, but has a deep earthen tone egg underneath! Although I hatch out chicks for myself before or after our official hatching season, I do not separate out my favorite eggs or chicks during the season. I share those chicks and the best eggs with the fellow chicken friends that support our farm.

With their diverse genetics, our Woodland OEs are hearty birds and nice layers. Their stunning eggs can really add some fun colors to your egg basket!