{"product_id":"olive-egger-female-5-9-weeks","title":"Olive Egger Female 5–9 Weeks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful egg layers with varied looks and olive-toned eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlive Eggers are hybrid chickens bred for olive-green eggs, usually by combining blue-egg and dark-brown-egg ancestry. Their appearance, temperament, and egg shade vary with parentage, making them a colorful option for backyard laying flocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Olive Egger is a crossbred chicken, not a standardized breed. Common breeding programs combine blue-egg lines, such as Ameraucana, with dark-brown-egg lines, such as Marans. Olive coloring results from brown pigment deposited over a blue eggshell base; the shade and likelihood of olive eggs depend on the cross, and some hens may lay blue or brown eggs instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany Olive Eggers produce medium to large eggs and begin laying around 20–28 weeks, though later starts are possible. Production, mature size, broodiness, and temperament vary by parent breeds and individual bird. They are primarily kept for eggs rather than uniform appearance or meat production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Central Florida flocks, provide shade, abundant fresh water, and a well-ventilated coop. Olive Eggers can adapt to a secure run and enjoy foraging, but heat tolerance depends partly on body size and feathering. Introduce them gradually to established flocks and supervise children around all chickens, especially roosters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOlive Egger Breed Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eOlive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMedium–Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Eggs \/ Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e180–250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eApprox. Age at First Lay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e20–28 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFriendly to reserved; variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Hen Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e5–7 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eMature Rooster Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003e6–9 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eEgg production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBroodiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eLow–Moderate; lineage-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eModerate; lineage-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood; lineage-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eConfinement Tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood with adequate space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eForaging \/ Free-Range Ability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eAppearance \/ Distinctive Characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eVariable plumage and comb types; some have beards, muffs, or feathered legs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes; suitable parentage and handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFamily \/ Child Friendly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eYes; individual temperament matters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eFlock Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003eGood with similar-sized, even-tempered chickens; introduce gradually.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:8px 12px\"\u003eHousing \/ Space Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px\"\u003ePlan at least 4 sq ft of coop space and 10 sq ft of secure run per bird; more is better. Prioritize shade and airflow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Hard Run Acres Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54098144133420,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/1381\/5852\/files\/hra-olive-egger-hen-ai-placeholder-20260922-020642_198e9116-4582-47c4-9603-0c535c80005c.png?v=1790073292","url":"https:\/\/hard-run-acres-farm.myshopify.com\/products\/olive-egger-female-5-9-weeks","provider":"Hard Run Acres Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}