Description
Cherry Egger Chicken
Breed Development and Background
The Cherry Egger Chicken is developed from carefully selected Rhode Island Red bloodlines, with emphasis placed on selecting deeper red feather coloring and strong production traits. At Cackle Hatchery®, we select some of the darker red birds from our breeding program and ship those to customers.
Cackle Hatchery® has been developing its Cherry Egger™ bloodline since 1936, focusing on dependable egg production, strong growth, and birds that perform well in backyard and small farm flocks. While not recognized as an exhibition breed, the Cherry Egger™ has become a dependable production bird valued for egg output and ease of management.
Egg Production and Performance
Cherry Egger chickens are known as strong production egg layers, producing approximately 200 to 280 large light brown eggs per year under good flock management conditions.
They are considered a primary egg production breed, while still providing value as a backyard pet and secondary meat source. Mature hens typically weigh around 6½ pounds, while roosters average about 8½ pounds. Pullets usually weigh about 5½ pounds, and cockerels about 7½ pounds, giving them a balanced dual-purpose body size.
Temperament and Backyard Suitability
Cherry Egger™ chickens are generally considered active and hardy, making them well suited for backyard flocks and small farm environments. They are often chosen by families because they combine good egg production with manageable temperament traits.
These birds are frequently recommended for customers looking for chickens that are productive but still manageable around children and family environments.
Cold Weather and Climate Adaptability
Cherry Egger chickens perform well during winter months when provided with proper housing. A dry coop and good wind protection help maintain consistent egg production and bird health.
With proper care and nutrition, these birds maintain steady production through seasonal weather changes.
Flock Management and Breeding
Cherry Egger™ chickens typically perform best with a breeding ratio of about ten females to one male. Fertility rates commonly range between 65 and 80 percent, with chick gender accuracy typically falling between 80 and 85 percent when professionally sexed.
They prefer roost heights between two and four feet, which is typical for medium-weight production birds. Broodiness can vary by individual hen.
Availability and Additional Resources
Cackle Hatchery® offers Cherry Egger™ chickens as part of its production egg layer program.
Customers can also find additional care information through the Cackle Hatchery® chicken care sheets and educational resources available throughout the website.
Cherry Egger™ Chicken FAQs
Are Cherry Egger™ chickens good egg layers?
Yes. Cherry Egger™ hens typically produce 200 to 280 large light brown eggs per year, making them dependable production layers.
What color eggs do Cherry Egger™ chickens lay?
They lay large light brown eggs with strong shells.
Are Cherry Egger™ chickens good for backyard flocks?
Yes. They are active, hardy, and productive, making them a strong choice for backyard chicken keepers.
Are Cherry Egger™ chickens good for families and kids?
Yes. They are commonly chosen for family flocks because they combine production performance with manageable temperament traits.
Do Cherry Egger™ chickens do well in winter?
Yes. With a dry coop and wind protection, they perform well in colder climates.
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haileymullen20 –
We ordered 8 cherry eggers and have one that lays the dark red/ brown color the rest lay normal brown eggs. For this breed to be special because of the eggs they lay I’m not seeing it
Loving my chicks –
Love my chicks
My chicks 3 weeks old. They are very curious chicks and not afraid to explore. They will try what their older chick sister does. ordered 3 but Cackle gave me 4 in case 1 died but all got to me healthy. All still healthy and loving the hot spring weather.
Rex –
Great eggs from Cherry Eggers
I have had my Cherry Eggers for nearly 26 weeks and every chick are alive and doing well. They are easy to raise so beginners and children can raise Cherry Eggers. There is a reason why these chickens are called Cherry Eggers. The only way you can find out why is to try them for yourself. Cackle hatchery has the best and healthiest chickens I have ever received.
Broke ass ranch, colorado –
great layers
love the large eggs. very curious birds. Mix will with the other breeds.
School ffa –
Great buy.
I have purchased many chicks from cackle and they are always healthy. I love the deep red of the cherry edgers
Cody –
Waiting to see how they lay
Out of our order of 35 chicks only one was DOA. Theyve been growing very well and healthy. Beautiful deep red coloring. I think we may have a rooster in the group so it will be cool to see how he compares to my RIR in color. We will see how well they lay come February. Hoping to incorporate them into our winter egg program on a larger scale.
Rebecca –
My ladies are young
I order my chicks June 24, 2019 and picked them up a couple days later. I ordered 7 olive eggers, 7 cherry eggers and 7 cinnamon queens. I received 8 of each and all are now beginning to lay beautiful eggs! The eggs are still small but the ladies are all incorporating nicely into my existing stock. I plan to order more birds in March 2020! Thank you!
Talee –
Cherry Eggers
Hardy, docile, and great egg layers
Gigi –
Lovely birds
Very sweet birds and reliable layers. A wonderful addition to my flock
David –
I like them!
The Cherry Eggers are great birds that have done incredibly with laying! While I’ve lost at least one of each breed I’ve ever done, these have ALL stayed alive over the past 9 months I’ve had them! They’re really great birds, and egg laying is quite consistent, as I have put all different breads seperate gor a few days shortly after they turned 6 months old,and they’ve done great!
Teresa –
Great egg layers, cold weather doesn’t seem to bother them!
Love the Cherry Eggers! Cold weather doesn’t slow them down at all!
Cheemrry Eggers –
Will order again for sure.
My Cherry eggers are 3 months old now and doing great. They all arrived healthy and happy and have grown really fast. This was my 3rd order with Cackle Hatchery and will not be my last! I look forward to spring and seeing how well they lay.
Cheery Cherry Supreme –
great choice
I have been purchaseing chicks from Cackle Hatchery for several years. The Cherry Eggers are such a delight. The dark color helps keep them from the eyesight of the hawks that live in our area. Cherry Eggers are easy birds to manage and are prolific layers. They are very good about going up in the evenings and like to forage during the day. Ours have not turned broody at all.
Sheila –
excellent
Beautiful, hardy birds
Betty –
Excellent birds
This is the second order from Cackle. I ordered Cheery Eggers this time rather than Rhode Island Red. They are eight months old, I get 10- 12 eggs a day. They started laying around five months old. The girls are very social, they like to hang around with us when we sit outside in the summer. Their personalities are more pleasant than the RIR. They will probably be my choice of flock from now on
Feather Cutter –
Great layers and foragers.
Received the chicks last May starting laying the last month November 12 Laid almost every day since. I will be ordering more this spring. The Cherry egger are excellent free range forgers and are low maintenance.
MJ –
Excellent layers, friendly
We bought half a dozen of these in Spring 2019. The ladies started laying about 16-19 weeks, are consistent(daily) layers, and are very friendly. We can handle them whenever we want and they love being around people. They are not aggressive like some other red chickens we have had(toward the Easter Eggers). I definitely recommend if you like a steady supply of eggs.
ClaretHammer84 –
A great, active breed!
These little guys have been a wonderful addition to our barnyard flock. They were fast growing, have a very pleasant temperament and have been very proficient layers for us. They have all done extremely well whether it be isolated to preserve the breed or associating with our other numerous breeds we’ve acquired from cackle hatchery over the years. Highly recommended.
Darrell Hamm –
Awesome Service, Beautiful Chicks
I purchased 10 of the Cherry Eggers and 12 of the Austra Whites. All the chicks arrived healthy and chirpy. Let them loose in their brooder and they were as happy as can be. 4 weeks later they are feathered out and have the most beautiful colors to them. I definitely recommend all my friends try cackle hatchery for their needs. They kept going to stores only to have to settle for birds they truly didn’t want. They wasn’t sure how the online ordering would go. My success from Cackle Hatchery Service and care has definitely turned them to looking for the next batch to come from online order at Cackle.
Thanks for your great service.
Ed –
Great Egg Layer
Received the chicks last Feb 15, starting laying the last week August 15 and have yet to stop. Laid almost every day this winter. I am ordering more in a week or so. Chickens are also great free range forgers, very low maintenance. Ed
Barbara, Missouri March 2013 –
Chick Order
Just got our order of chicks and they look wonderful! Thank you for the extra two chicks. I can hardly wait to see what I have. They are drinking and eating and chirping happily in the brooder. Thank you for the great care you give in supplying these nice chicks.
Donna Pennsylvania Aug 2009 –
Pleased Customer
First time I ever ordered chickens. My 40 chickens are doing great! They were born July 1 and growing in leeps and bounds. I will purchase more in the spring. They were very healthy when they arrived. Just wanted you to know how happy I was with them. Keep up the good work.
James, Alabama July 2014 –
Thank You!
Thank you very much. I have used your company for the past 7 years and I have had great results and I let everyone know who you are Thanks once again I really appreciate the email fliers you all send out. Thanks once again
Kimberli California May 2014 –
Thank You
I want to thank you for your assistance and help with turkeys that were sent to us on Monday May 19th. Last week for what ever reason half of our shipment of birds was given to me soaked at the post office. I called your center and a wonderful woman was very helpful and did all that she said and read the pamphlet and followed the direction however it was just to much for those poor turkeys, I gave it my all!. She was so kind to talk with and we do appreciated the second delivery. They are all eating and drinking like champs! We look forward to showing the chickens at the local fair and auctioning the turkeys. I will send pictures from this event!
Nina Missouri July 2011 –
Babies are HERE
Well our babies are here! They arrived safely and are all doing well. Which is why there has been almost no email….