So, i have an ameraucana hen, named belle, who lays light blue eggs (along with araucanas, and easter eggers-crossed breeds that lay green/blue eggs). she has only laid about 10 edible eggs, and the other 10 have been deformed or soft shelled or cracked the last 2009 year. and hasnt laid at all the last 5-6 months. she is two years old, and i guess she has made a New Year resolution of laying eggs again, because she has laid at least seven within the last ten days! which is amazing! and her eggs are extra orange because she eats all the healthy stuff, unlike some other girls. oh, and you may have heard that blue (or green) eggs are more healthy, or have more protein; but that isn't true. they are just the same as any other egg or hen. it just depends on what they are given. more veggies, fruits, sun, fresh water, clean air, and organic natural supplements will not only increase their health status, but they will lay more eggs, and better tasting, healthier eggs!
another thing about having a small flock of "pet" chickens that lay for you, is that you can tell who's egg is whose. and it is always so exciting getting a variety of egg shapes, sizes, and colors.
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