THE SCIENCE BEHIND EGG COLORS The color of a chicken's eggshell is determined by genetics. It depends on the breed of the chicken. The pigments deposited on the shell during egg formation in the hen's oviduct give the eggs their color. White eggs are produced by hens with white earlobes, while brown eggs come from hens with red earlobes. Other colors like blue or green can result from specific breeds like Araucanas or Easter Eggers. #poultry #eggs #chickenfarming #genetics #homesteading | Farmin