Different Breeds of Chicken and the Natural Colors Of Egg Shells
If you grew up in the United States, chances are you only saw two colors of eggs: white and brown. However, if you ever see a blue egg being laid by a hen, don’t be alarmed! Eggshells come in many different colors – not just brown and white. The picture below displays various hues of eggshell color.
The shade of an egg’s shell is determined by the hen’s breed and genes. The nutrient margin in different colored eggs is nonexistent, so fear not when you’re whipping up some breakfast and opening your fridge to grab a blue egg.