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THE SCIENCE BEHIND EGG COLORS The color of a chicken's eggshell is determined by genetics. It depends on the breed of the chicken. The pigments deposited on the shell during egg formation in the hen's oviduct give the eggs their color. White eggs are produced by hens with white earlobes, while brown eggs come from hens with red earlobes. Other colors like blue or green can result from specific breeds like Araucanas or Easter Eggers. #poultry #eggs #chickenfarming #genetics #homesteading | Farmin

Ready to learn, chicken people? Let’s talk Egg Color Genetics! Why are white eggs white? Why are brown eggs brown?🧐 Keep watching to get the full breakdown! #greenfirefarms #farmingdoneright #farmlife #farm #farming #sustainablefarming #sustainability #chickens #poultry #hatchingeggs #homestead #backyardchickens #backyardchickenslife #backyardpoulty #chickensofinstagram #chickenlife #rarebreedchickens #heritagechickens #countryliving #backyardpoultrymag | Greenfire Farms

White, yellow, speckled & even baby blue... all eggshell colors! 🥚But why? It's fairly simple: different breeds lay different colored eggs. A single hen will not lay different colored eggs, though the pigmentation may vary. 🐔 Keep you chickens safe without fences. Find out more - https://utm.io/ueOWo | Stay-Tuff Fence