Egg Color Genetics

Learn how multigenerational and backcross olive eggers produce blue, green, olive, brown, and speckled eggs. Discover what to expect from Wildbloom hatching eggs and the genetics behind a rainbow egg basket.

If you keep backyard chickens or dream of starting a homestead, one of the most delightful rewards is collecting eggs in a variety of colors. Imagine cracking open a breakfast basket filled with eggs ranging from deep chocolate brown to pale blue, soft green, and classic white. This is what I call a rainbow egg basket—a charming mix of colorful eggs that brightens your kitchen and sparks curiosity about chicken genetics. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how egg color work