31-07-2025
Green or blue eggs? These hen breeds will surprise you...their names are..., found in this country...
Green or blue eggs? These hen breeds will surprise you… their names are…, found in this country…
Mystery of Blue and Green Eggs: We have grown up eating white eggs like any other normal person. Then, after some time, we were introduced to brown eggs or 'desi eggs', with the belief that they are more nutritious and contain more protein. However, it is just a myth. Most of us have seen an ostrich egg that is massive in size and looks like an egg from a dinosaur. And the small ones from ducks—some people prefer to eat duck eggs. But what if we tell you that there are blue and green coloured eggs laid not by any other bird, but by hens? Yes, you read that right—blue and green coloured hen eggs. Let's know more about it. Green And Blue Eggs
The size and shape of these blue and green-coloured eggs are similar to white eggs. The name of the chickens that lay blue and green eggs is Araucana. These majestic hens are found in Chile. If you are thinking that Araucana hens look different from normal chickens you are wrong. They almost look similar to normal chickens but they have feathers on their ears, and they do not have a tail. The feathers on their ears look like a big moustache, and that makes them look cute and funny.
The Araucana chickens are known for laying blue as well as green eggs. Araucana Chickens
Araucana chickens are known for laying blue as well as green eggs. Araucana was first seen in the year 1914 by the Spanish ornithologist Salvador Castell. These chickens were spotted in Araucana, hence, they were named Araucana. What Is The Mystery Behind Blue And Green Eggs?
It is noteworthy that the exact reason for the blue or green coloured eggs is not known. However, scientists believe that these hens are susceptible to retrovirus attacks. These single RNA viruses change the structure of the genome after entering chickens. These retroviruses are called EAV-HP.
Chicken eggs turn blue or green due to changes in the structure of genes. Even after the virus attack, these eggs are considered safe to eat. People in Chile love to eat these eggs with great pleasure.
Olive Egger is known for producing green eggs. This breed is a result of crossbreeding of hens that lay brown and blue eggs, which gives the eggs their olive-green hue. The Olive Egger is a hybrid chicken created from the combination of Araucana and Marans breeds.
These chickens are capable of laying green eggs, typically 4 to 6 large eggs each week.
