“Goldie is beautiful and started laying a gorgeous green egg (more dark minty than olive) a couple of months ago. The eggs are already quite a bit larger than the other pullets I have and she is laying 4-5 a week. She has a reserved personality and is not really interested in me which is okay. I would put her in the middle of the pecking order. My girls have a large enclosed run for safety against predators but I noticed that no matter that it is large, she paces back and forth, back and forth against the fence line. She is the only one that does this and I think she would prefer to be completely free ranged which isn't an option for us unfortunately. Other than that, she is beautiful and sweet and gets along with everyone. I was just wondering if anyone else had noticed this type of behavior with their Gold Kissed hens.”
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for sharing a bit about Goldie! She sounds like a real gem—those minty green eggs and her calm, gentle nature are exactly what makes the Gold Kissed Granite Olive Egger such a special addition to the flock. We’re so glad to hear she’s laying beautifully and getting along well with your other hens!
While this breed does fall into the "docile" category, each individual bird will have a unique personality. As for the pacing—yes, some hens, especially the more curious or independent types, do show that kind of behavior when they have a strong drive to explore. It’s not uncommon in certain personalities, and as you guessed, it may be her way of expressing a preference for wider roaming. If full free-ranging isn’t an option, you might try enrichment in the run—things like chicken swings, treat puzzles, or even branches and stumps to climb on can help satisfy that urge to move and explore.
Thank you again for the update on Goldie! It’s always a joy to hear how our birds are doing in their new homes.
It’s wonderful to hear your chicks are doing so well and growing fast! 17 little bundles of joy must be keeping you busy! You will have a beautiful egg basket!
Thanks for sharing your experience. If you ever need any tips or advice, we’re always here to help!
“Bought our chick March 2024. We love our granite kissed olive egger, Zoe. She lays beautiful speckled green eggs and she is a sweet girl. So happy we got her! Initially we thought she was laying brown eggs because we could not tell who layed which eggs, but she actually was the last to start laying at about 20 weeks. So don't get discouraged if you don't see her laying at the 16 week mark.”
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Zoe is such a sweet girl and is laying those gorgeous speckled green eggs! 💚🥚
It’s great advice to be patient when waiting for those first eggs—20 weeks is totally normal, and the surprise of finally discovering who laid what makes it even more exciting. We’re so happy she’s been a wonderful addition to your flock!
