The blue feathering is recessive --- so some blues will come out baby blue, some will be solid blue and some will be nearly black. On very rare occasions - you will get an Easter Egger that only lays brown eggs   It should be noted that what most people call "Americaunas" are really Easter Eggers. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'hobbyfarmwisdom_com-box-4','ezslot_0',112,'0','0']));Silkie chickens go broody more often than other breeds and are exceptional mothers. //