Eggs by breed
How many eggs does an Easter Egger lay?
200 to 280 a year in her first year, about 4 to 5 a week in season. Not a breed but a mix carrying the blue-egg gene. Colour varies hen to hen.
Quick answer
| Per day | Per week | Per month | Per year (first year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 4–5 | 17–23 | 200–280 |
Breed facts
| Egg | blue, green or olive, medium |
|---|---|
| Starts laying | 20–24 weeks |
| Temperament | curious and friendly |
| Climate | hardy; pea comb resists frostbite |
| Goes broody | rarely |
| Type | heritage breed |
Year one, year two and after
The first full year of laying is the best. Year two runs 10 to 20 percent lower, and each year after drops again. A four-year-old Easter Egger still lays in spring, just less.
How many Easter Eggers do I need?
Take the eggs your household eats in a week and divide by 5. For a dozen a week, about 3. Round up; you will thank yourself in January.
What those eggs cost. With 3 Easter Eggers and a bag of feed a month, the calculator tells you the cost per dozen and when the coop pays for itself. Cost-per-egg calculator.
Common questions
How many eggs does an Easter Egger lay a day?
At most one. An Easter Egger in full lay gives about 4 to 5 eggs a week, so some days she skips. No hen lays more than one egg a day.
When does an Easter Egger start laying?
Between 20 and 24 weeks old. The first eggs are small and sometimes oddly shaped; that is normal.
Does an Easter Egger lay in winter?
Less. Below about 12 hours of daylight most hens slow sharply or stop, then come back in spring.
How many Easter Eggers do I need for a dozen eggs a week?
About 3. Divide the eggs your household eats in a week by 5 and round up.