Locavore

click on the eggs for a better view

 

No, these are not Easter eggs.  These eggs came this way when I purchased them from the local grocer who is retailing them for a local producer.  They're of varying sizes and range from dark brown to light brown to cream-colored, speckled and pale green.  Yup, green.  The first time I've ever seen green eggs. 

According to Michigan State University Extension, egg color is determined by the genetics of hen that laid it. The breed of the hen will indicate what color eggs she will produce. For example, Leghorn chickens lay white eggs while Orpington's lay brown eggs and Ameraucana produce blue eggs.

The Ameraucana breed is responsible as the green falls into the category of eggs in shades of blue.  This breed is also noted for sporting a feathered muff and a beard (in lieu of ear tufts) and they are quite hardy and sweet-tempered.

You can learn more about this chicken breed at the Ameraucana Alliance.

If I have green eggs I need ham.  Green ham.  Green eggs and ham - Sam I am...