Baby Chicks: Partridge Olive Egger

I have two 3 yr old Partridge Olive Eggers that I bought in 2022. They are fairly consistent layers of large eggs, but only one of them lays an olive egg. The other is very light brown. The olive eggs are beautiful, but have a very thin and gritty shell, so they break easily and are more porous, so they don't keep as long. Neither hen is friendly, and both bully the other hens in the flock, especially my little Mille Fleur d'Uccle (who is adorable and sweet!). Neither one will let me near, and they freak out when I pick them up (which I can only do in the dark). The one who lays a brown egg is a confident hen and the bigger bully; the one who lays a green egg is timid and very flighty. In the future, I'll just get regular Olive Eggers.

I got one of these in 2022. Good-looking bird, but her legs are such a weird color of yellow that they freak me out a little bit. Looks pretty much like the pictures, except less white areas on the head. And less fluffy - her feathers lay very flat and smooth. Lays medium-large olive green eggs. Sometimes with dark green/brown speckles. Good layer, probably 3-4 eggs/week. Takes a total vacation from laying mid-fall until early spring (this year she started laying again early February). Molts HARD and looks abused for a couple of months. Personality is standoffish and she either doesn't trust me or hates my guts. Won't eat out of my hand (only bird I have who doesn't). Hasn't integrated into my flock as a whole (3+ years in). She made her own sub-flock with my EE silkies, who were raised together with her. She is a good lookout for my flock, as she is the only un-crested bird I have at the moment. She has defended others in the flock (from me, mostly) when I do inspections. She doesn't seem to pick on any other birds, but she does get picked on my by polish meanie. She has always been very healthy and a clean bird. Never had pasty butt as a chick. Never has crusty poopy butt or walks in poop or mud. She is a large bird in my flock (but they are mostly silkies and polish, so that's relative). Seems strong as she is hard to catch and hang onto! Absolutely does not tolerate handling. Fights to the point I worry she will injure herself. Not sure if I would get another Partridge Oliver Egger. Love her eggs and consistency, but her temperament isn't quite what I want in a small backyard flock. I guess they can't all be nice and friendly or the local predators would have a field day! I would recommend to others looking for a good colored layer!

We received our 25 chicks in great shape! The heat pack that was used to transport the chicks was still warm and All the birds were healthy and energetic! I have been a customer of My Pet Chicken for 13 years and I have no regrets buying from this company.

My Partridge Olive Egger is my favorite chicken. She jumps up to sit on my lap when I come near. Super friendly (if a little saucy from time to time)!

I love the Partridge Olive Eggers and have purchased more than one. They lay frequently and the color is a really pretty olive green. The last one was a secret rooster though. He’s a gorgeous Roo and gets along with the other Rooster so it worked out.

All chicks are great!!

I have 3. very healthy and cute

Although several chicks in my flock passed away, the Olive Eggers are very cute

Very active and have pleasant song. Flying very soon! Of course very cute!

She is the runt of the three but was the most active on arrival. Very pretty bird.

Gorgeous hens, that have the cutest little crests. My girl is so calm, I don’t have pictures of her eggs yet, but I can not wait to see them!

Doing great, thriving

Our hen is such a fantastic egg layer and super friendly from the start! She lays the coolest green-almost grey- speckled eggs. She is very easy going and my kids love handling her. Definitely recommend this breed!

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