{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bcm-black-copper-marans","title":"Black Copper Marans Hatching Eggs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Copper Marans (BCM) Hatching Eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Chocolate Eggs, Gorgeous Copper Feathering \u0026amp; Gentle Personalities! 🤎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love those gorgeous, dark chocolate brown eggs, Black Copper Marans are a MUST for your flock!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Copper Marans (BCM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are some of my favorite birds, not only for their beautiful eggs but also for their personalities. 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Why Not Hatch a Little of Everything! 🐣💙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Ameraucanas but can't decide which variety to hatch? 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This assortment gives you a little bit of everything without having to narrow down your favorites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom beautiful blues and rich chocolates to olives, speckles, and creamy pastels, I'll put together a colorful assortment based on what my girls are laying at the time your order is collected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌈 What Could Be Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Rainbow Surprise may include eggs from any of our breeding pens!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurebreds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ameraucana, Black Copper Marans, Splash Marans, Welsummer, Cream Legbar, Silverudd's Blue, Svart Höna, Isabel Brahma, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Eggers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1 Olive Eggers, multigenerational Olive Eggers, and some of our specialty olive projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFPC Specialty Hybrids:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pumpkin Spice Eggers, Frosted Mints, Lemon Blossoms, Silver Sagers, Eclipse Eggers, and other fun crosses we're working on!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥚 A Few Things to Know!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder's Choice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I personally select your assortment based on what's available when your order is filled. Specific breeds, crosses, and egg colors are not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown Parentage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike our Who's Your Daddy open-flock assortment, these eggs come from our individual breeding pens with known parentage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabeled Eggs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each egg is labeled so you'll know which breed or cross you're hatching!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rainbow of Possibilities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I'll do my best to include a beautiful variety of egg colors, but the exact assortment depends on what my girls are laying.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💕 Want to Pick Your Own?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have specific breeds or crosses in mind, check out our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/freshlypickedchicks.com\/products\/rainbow-eggs-copy?_pos=15\u0026amp;_sid=9b262fedd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign-a-Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where YOU get to choose your favorites!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr, if you love a complete mystery, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/freshlypickedchicks.com\/products\/rainbow-whose-your-daddy-dozen\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho's Your Daddy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e assortment comes from our open flock, where the possibilities are endless! 😂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ A Little Something From My Flock to Yours!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my favorite things about Rainbow Surprise is getting to handpick a beautiful assortment just for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery collection day is a little different, and that's part of the fun. 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Not only are they beautiful birds, but they have some of the sweetest personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy breeding pen has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Wheaten rooster over Wheaten, Blue Wheaten, and Splash Wheaten hens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you the possibility of hatching all three gorgeous feather colors!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hens have beautiful soft cream and wheaten-colored feathers, while the roosters develop stunning combinations of blue, black, and rich reddish-gold feathering, depending on their variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd their personalities? These birds are SO chatty! They're always talking to me when I come into their pen to collect eggs. They're calm, curious, and generally very easy to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐣 What Can You Hatch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith my current breeding setup, you have the possibility of hatching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheaten Ameraucana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — beautiful warm wheaten-colored hens with black accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Wheaten Ameraucana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — gorgeous wheaten hens with soft blue replacing the black feathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplash Wheaten Ameraucana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — lighter feathering with splash-blue accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause blue feathering follows blue dilution genetics, all three varieties are possible from this pen. 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However, here at Freshly Picked Chicks, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI breed for SPECKLES!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI want those gorgeous freckles, bold speckles, and unique patterns that make you stop and admire every egg in the nesting box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile I do have several hens that lay those beautiful, deep terracotta-colored eggs, my breeding program focuses primarily on egg speckling rather than breeding to the traditional heritage Welsummer standard or Standard of Perfection (SOP).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking for exhibition-quality or heritage-standard Welsummers, my breeding program may not be the right fit. If you LOVE speckled eggs as much as I do, you're in the right place!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥚 No Two Eggs Are Alike!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of my girls lay eggs covered in tiny freckles, others have large, bold speckles, and some lay those gorgeous darker brown eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what I love about this pen. Every trip to the nesting box is a surprise!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, egg color and speckling will vary from hen to hen, and I cannot guarantee what your future hens will lay. But those beautiful speckles are what I continue to select for in my breeding program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐓 A Little About Welsummers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelsummers originated in the Netherlands and are known for their beautiful reddish-brown plumage, active personalities, and excellent foraging abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're wonderful birds to have around the farm, and I really enjoy their personalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUN FACT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Did you know the famous Kellogg's Corn Flakes rooster, Cornelius, is a Welsummer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐣 Can You Sex Welsummers at Hatch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelsummers are an autosexing breed, meaning males and females can often be distinguished by their markings when they hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales typically have a darker, more defined triangle on their heads and a distinct dark line extending from the eye toward the ear. Males generally have lighter, less defined markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSounds easy, right? LOL! Some are definitely easier to tell apart than others, which is why I don't guarantee females based on chick markings alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥚 Egg \u0026amp; Breed Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown to dark terracotta, often with beautiful speckles and freckles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to large\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally around 200+ eggs annually, depending on the hen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active, friendly, curious, and great foragers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Focus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Speckled egg appearance rather than exhibition or heritage-standard breeding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Hatching Egg Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalf Dozen: 6 hatching eggs + 1 bonus egg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Dozen: 12 hatching eggs + 2 bonus eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEggs are carefully packaged for shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is calculated separately at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg color, speckling, fertility, and hatch results can vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review our Hatching Egg Terms \u0026amp; Conditions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freshly Picked Chicks","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 dozen \/ NOW (1-2 weeks)","offer_id":44778671440097,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 dozen \/ March 2027","offer_id":45918020370657,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 dozen \/ April 2027","offer_id":45918020403425,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 dozen \/ May 2027","offer_id":45918020436193,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 dozen \/ June 2027","offer_id":51058822807777,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 dozen \/ NOW (1-2 weeks)","offer_id":44778671472865,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 dozen \/ March 2027","offer_id":45918020567265,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 dozen \/ April 2027","offer_id":45918020600033,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 dozen \/ May 2027","offer_id":45918020632801,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 dozen \/ June 2027","offer_id":51058822840545,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5136\/3297\/files\/Welsummer_eggs_handfull.jpg?v=1784636199"},{"product_id":"rainbow-eggs-copy","title":"Design-a-Dozen | Custom Hatching Egg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour carton. Your colors. Your creation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy settle for just one breed when you can create your own masterpiece? With our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign-a-Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, YOU get to handpick your favorite breeds, hybrids, and egg colors to create a carton that's uniquely yours!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're dreaming of deep chocolate browns, gorgeous speckles, beautiful blues, or every shade of green, we'll do our best to bring your dream dozen to life!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a Theme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure which breeds to pick? Let us create a beautiful assortment based on one of these favorites!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤎 Full Speckled Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the speckle lovers! A beautiful assortment of speckled browns and greens, selected from our Black Copper Marans, Welsummers, Silverudd's Blue, and specialty Olive Egger crosses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💙 Pure Blue Layer Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor those who love blue eggs! A beautiful assortment from our Ameraucana varieties, Whiting True Blues, and Cream Legbars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍫 Chocolate Delights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich assortment of deep to medium brown eggs, with speckles when available! May include Black Copper Marans, Splash Marans, Welsummers, and our exclusive Pumpkin Spice Eggers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💚 Olive Oasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful assortment featuring brighter greens, gorgeous speckles, and eggs from our Olive Oasis breeding pen, featuring homozygous (O\/O) blue egg gene roosters. May also include our Pumpkin Spice × Olive Oasis crosses!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐣 F1 Fantasy Dozen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove a little genetic magic? This assortment features our first-generation (F1) hybrids, bringing together some of our favorite breeds to create unique feather colors, patterns, and exciting egg-laying possibilities! May include Marsbars, Frosted Mints, Silver Sagers, Lemon Blossoms, Pumpkin Spice Olive Egger, Silverudd x Welsummer, WTB x Welsummer,  and other specialty F1 crosses from our breeding pens. Every hatch is a little adventure and everything will be labeled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e OR Design Your Own Dozen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to choose specific breeds instead? Absolutely!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect your favorites from the list below, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAXIMUM of 3 eggs per breed or cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurebred Breeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmeraucana:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver, Wheaten\/Blue Wheaten, Isabel, Ermine (project), and BBS (Blue, Black, Splash)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Copper Marans (BCM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplash Marans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiting True Blue (WTB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilverudd's Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCream Legbar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelsummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Welsummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsabel Partridge Brahma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSvart Hona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Specialty breeding project\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Hybrids \u0026amp; Specialty Crosses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Spice Egger (PS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Our exclusive speckled egg project.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF1 Olive Egger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – First-generation Olive Egger crosses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarsbar (MB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Sex-linked F1 Olive Egger.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosted Mint (FM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Isabel Partridge Brahma × Isabel Ameraucana.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Sagers (SS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – F1 Silver Olive Egger project selected for speckled green egg and Silver plumage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Blossoms (LB)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Exclusive FPC hybrid, gorgeous Isabel pattern and great layer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Oasis (OO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Specialty crosses featuring homozygous (O\/O) blue egg gene roosters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Egger (OE) BC1–BC5 × Splash Marans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Blue and splash feathering possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive Egger  (OE) BC1–BC5 × BCM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Primarily black feathering possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Egger (OE) Welsummer x Olive Egger \u003c\/strong\u003e– Specialty Olive Egger cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eF1 Silverudd's Blue × Welsummer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Speckled green egg potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF1 Whiting True Blue × Welsummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Speckled green egg potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF1 Pumpkin Spice Olive Egger \u003c\/strong\u003e(PSxOO)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEclipse Egger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e– Fibromelanistic hybrid project.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📝 How to Order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease use the Order Notes section at checkout to tell us what you'd like!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose one of our themed assortments OR select your favorite breeds and crosses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf designing your own, list your selections and quantities (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaximum 3 eggs per breed or cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 additional backup choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in case one of your favorites isn't available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll selections are subject to availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Egg production varies by breed and season. 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And our Pumpkin Spice Eggers are all about those beautiful, rich brown eggs covered in speckles, splotches, and unique patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of my specialty breeding projects here at Freshly Picked Chicks. For the past several years, I've been selectively breeding and crossing different lines with one goal in mind... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECKLES!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom lighter brown eggs with dark speckles to rich chocolate tones with large, irregular splotches, no two eggs are exactly alike!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Our Pumpkin Spice Eggers Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeckles, Speckles, Speckles!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our breeding stock is selected for beautiful speckling, splotches, and unique shell patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultigenerational Breeding Project:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These aren't simple F1 crosses. 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Even when both parents come from heavily speckled lines, the offspring may not produce the same patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little About Our Breeding Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm a firm believer in being intentional with the eggs you choose to hatch. With our Pumpkin Spice Eggers, I evaluate the eggs my girls lay and select the birds that produce the colors and patterns I want to carry forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal isn't to create a standardized breed. 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With their striking black-and-white feather patterns, I lovingly call them my little Dalmatians of the chicken coop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErmine Ameraucana breeding program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a work in progress, with a HUGE focus on genetics, beautiful blue egg color, and developing a strong silver-based Ermine line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my breeding birds in this pen have been DNA tested and are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomozygous for the Blue Egg Gene (O\/O)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — two copies of the blue egg gene.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNegative for Recessive White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — no hidden recessive white genetics in my breeding stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my biggest goals is improving the silver base in my Ermines. 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One of our favorite F1 Olive Egger crosses here at Freshly Picked Chicks!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Marsbars are created by crossing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Copper Marans rooster over Cream Legbar hens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining the rich, dark brown egg genetics of our Marans with the blue egg genetics of our Cream Legbars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result? Beautiful black pullets with copper accents, adorable little crests, and the potential to lay gorgeous shades of olive green!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd one of my favorite things about this cross? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey're sex-linked!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Our Marsbars Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSex-Linked at Hatch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause we're using a non-barred Black Copper Marans rooster over barred Cream Legbar hens, the chicks can be sexed by their down color and head markings at hatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically black chicks without the distinct white head spot, growing into beautiful black hens with possible copper hackles and small crests.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically have a lighter head spot indicating barring and will develop barred feathering as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with any visual sex-link cross, chick markings can vary, so careful evaluation is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Olive Egg Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hatching eggs you receive will be BLUE, laid by our Cream Legbar hens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pullets you hatch are bred to lay shades of olive green, combining the blue egg gene with the dark brown pigment genetics from our Black Copper Marans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe intentionally select our darker-egg Marans breeding stock for this project because egg color matters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique Feather Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarsbar pullets are typically black with possible copper accents around the neck, small crests, and varying amounts of feathering on their legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCockerels develop barred plumage and may also show copper accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little About Our Breeding Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere at FPC, we're intentional about the birds we select for our Olive Egger projects. 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You just never know what you'll hatch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥚 What Can You Expect?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatching Egg Colors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A surprise assortment that may include blues, greens, olives, browns, chocolates, and beautifully speckled eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our open flock includes extra purebred and project birds running together. Parentage is not tracked, so offspring should be considered mixed breeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChick Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An exciting variety of feather colors, patterns, and characteristics. 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These eggs will be labeled so you'll know exactly which breeding pen they came from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding-pen extras are never guaranteed, but they're a fun little bonus when available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ A Few Things to Know!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho's Your Daddy is all about embracing the unexpected!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photos shown are examples of eggs we've collected and shipped from our flock. 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They're naturally lighter-bodied, efficient layers, and I'm not trying to breed them bigger simply for the sake of size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy focus is preserving their traditional type while continuing to improve egg color, production, and physical characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDNA Tested for the Blue Egg Gene!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the things I love about my Silverudd breeding program is knowing exactly what genetics I'm working with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy breeding flock is DNA tested and confirmed homozygous (O\/O) for the blue egg gene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means my breeding birds carry two copies of the blue egg gene, allowing them to consistently pass a blue egg allele to their offspring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with brown pigment genetics, this is what gives Silverudd's Blue their beautiful green eggs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little About My Breeding Program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile I absolutely LOVE my Silverudds, I also maintain this flock for my Olive Egger and specialty hybrid projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of my favorite Olive Egger crosses have been created using Silverudd genetics!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI continue to select for beautiful, consistent green eggs while evaluating traditional breed characteristics, including eye color, body type, and other traits I'm working to improve with each generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm not claiming my flock is perfect. 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