I've seen pink eggs and pink egg projects all the way back to the early 80s when EEs were huge. People then wanted EEs that laid blue, green and pink eggs.
There were projects going on then to get something to reliably lay pink eggs.
First problem is is what is pink? Everyone has different ideas. I'm a critic when it comes to pink eggs because I've seen so many that were said to be pink that just looked tan to me. And I'm sure everyone else have seen the same at least a few times.
FIRST THING TO DO IS make a pink egg color chart kinda like marans have to judge their darkness.
Get a chart so everyone involved can have something to judge their color of pink to and so they can also know what others are getting by their chart.
Next...I'm not saying there isn't some breed/project out there that doesn't lay a decent pink egg but I don't believe there is any common breed like faverolles, sussex, australop etc. That consistently produce pink eggs across the breed.
I would not chase a breed in general but individuals for the project.
Sure there are some breeds known
for it so I'd narrow it down to about 3 or 4 breeds and source for individuals that can contribute to the project.
I think the OP is taking this idea pretty serious so people should talk from experience not from what they've heard or read or seen random pics of from the internet.
I think the project is quite possible but honestly think its one of the most difficult projects you could take on. I'd think it would take a looooong time to get it accomplished so its gonna take dedicated people and serious efforts.
I wish you luck
There were projects going on then to get something to reliably lay pink eggs.
First problem is is what is pink? Everyone has different ideas. I'm a critic when it comes to pink eggs because I've seen so many that were said to be pink that just looked tan to me. And I'm sure everyone else have seen the same at least a few times.
FIRST THING TO DO IS make a pink egg color chart kinda like marans have to judge their darkness.
Get a chart so everyone involved can have something to judge their color of pink to and so they can also know what others are getting by their chart.
Next...I'm not saying there isn't some breed/project out there that doesn't lay a decent pink egg but I don't believe there is any common breed like faverolles, sussex, australop etc. That consistently produce pink eggs across the breed.
I would not chase a breed in general but individuals for the project.
Sure there are some breeds known
for it so I'd narrow it down to about 3 or 4 breeds and source for individuals that can contribute to the project.
I think the OP is taking this idea pretty serious so people should talk from experience not from what they've heard or read or seen random pics of from the internet.
I think the project is quite possible but honestly think its one of the most difficult projects you could take on. I'd think it would take a looooong time to get it accomplished so its gonna take dedicated people and serious efforts.
I wish you luck