Eggs by breed
How many eggs does an Olive Egger lay?
150 to 200 a year in her first year, about 3 to 4 a week in season. A blue-egg breed crossed with a dark-brown layer. Fewer eggs, but the basket looks great.
Quick answer
| Per day | Per week | Per month | Per year (first year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 3–4 | 13–17 | 150–200 |
Breed facts
| Egg | olive green, large |
|---|---|
| Starts laying | 22–26 weeks |
| Temperament | varies with the cross |
| Climate | hardy |
| Goes broody | sometimes |
| 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 Olive Egger still lays in spring, just less.
How many Olive Eggers do I need?
Take the eggs your household eats in a week and divide by 4. For a dozen a week, about 4. Round up; you will thank yourself in January.
What those eggs cost. With 4 Olive 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 Olive Egger lay a day?
At most one. An Olive Egger in full lay gives about 3 to 4 eggs a week, so some days she skips. No hen lays more than one egg a day.
When does an Olive Egger start laying?
Between 22 and 26 weeks old. The first eggs are small and sometimes oddly shaped; that is normal.
Does an Olive Egger lay in winter?
Less. Below about 12 hours of daylight most hens slow sharply or stop, then come back in spring.
How many Olive Eggers do I need for a dozen eggs a week?
About 4. Divide the eggs your household eats in a week by 4 and round up.