If you've ever pulled back the lid on one of our egg cartons and found yourself staring at a shell blushing with a soft, rosy hue, you've experienced one of the most delightful little surprises that comes with raising rare heritage breeds: the pink egg. And behind that egg is a bird with a fascinating history, a striking appearance, and a laying ability that took us over a decade of dedicated breeding to fully develop — the Lavender Birchen Marans. But what exactly makes an