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What decides the color of a chicken's eggshell?

The hen's breed. Color does not change taste or nutrition.

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  1. The hen's breed ✔
  2. What the hen eats
  3. The color of the coop

Why: Penn State Extension says eggshell color is set by the breed. Brown, white or other colors make no difference in nutrition or taste.

Huh, didn't know that: Cornell says Leghorns, the standard bird for commercial egg production, lay white eggs.

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Answer: The hen's breed. Penn State Extension says eggshell color is set by the breed. Brown, white or other colors make no difference in nutrition or taste.

  1. Penn State Extension: Successfully Raising a Small Flock of Laying Chickens extension.psu.edu/successfully-raising-a-small-flock-of-laying-chickens
    Eggshell color is determined by the breed and makes no difference in the nutritional value or taste of the egg.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Cornell Cooperative Extension Warren County: Backyard Chickens warren.cce.cornell.edu/agriculture/backyard-chickens
    Leghorns are the standard bird for commercial egg production. They produce white eggs
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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