Jade Egger Chickens
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Jade Egger Chickens is a hybrid chicken developed from Hen: Olive Egger × Rooster: Legbar. Well-suited for egg-layer operations, it lays green eggs and typically has crested, solid red feathers. Its active nature and cold and heat hardy tolerance make it popular in diverse climates.
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Jade Egger Chicken Facts Quick List.
- Breed Name: Jade Egger
- Type: Cross-Breed
- Cross Origin: Hen: Olive Egger × Rooster: Legbar
- Rarity: Rare
- Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg), Hen: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
- Lifespan: 4–6 years
- Bird Color(s): Dark Green Plumage
- Egg Production: Egg-Layer
- Egg Color: Green
- Meat Production: No
- Temperament: Active
- Cold/Heat Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
- Broodiness: Moderate
- Notes / Special Traits: Excellent backyard layer with good temperament
Jade Egger Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- Bred from Hen: Olive Egger × Rooster: Legbar — combines the best traits from each parent.
- Feather: Crested, solid red | Temperament: Active
- Egg Color: Green — attractive addition for home or market.
- Cold/Heat Adaptability: Cold and Heat Hardy — important for climate selection.
- Broodiness: Moderate — affects your egg-laying schedule.