Celadon Quail Eggs: Blue Egg Genetics, Breeding Myths & What “True Blue” Really Means

What exactly are celadon quail eggs, and why is there so much confusion around blue eggs in the quail world?

In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, we dive deep into the celadon gene, explain how true blue quail eggs actually work, and bust some of the biggest myths floating around social media. From genetics and egg shell pigmentation to breeding mistakes and record-keeping nightmares, this is a no-fluff, real-world breakdown for anyone curious about celadons.

We cover:

🧬 What the celadon gene really is (and what it is NOT)

🔵 Why blue eggs are blue through and through

❌ Common myths about celadons being “harder to hatch”

🐣 Why record keeping matters when breeding celadons

🧪 The difference between true blue lines and random blue eggs

🧠 How recessive genetics affect celadon breeding programs

🥚 Why egg selection matters more than people realize

🎨 Speckled vs solid blue celadon eggs (and what’s acceptable)

⏳ Why older hens lay lighter blue eggs

🚫 Why mixing non-celadon birds can wreck an entire program

We also explain why you cannot identify celadons by plumage color, why the inside of an egg shell can look blue without being celadon, and why many people unknowingly sell carrier birds instead of true celadons.

This episode is part of our lead-up to Quail Mania, where we’re doing several weeks of quail education leading into one of the biggest quail learning events of the year.

🎟️ Join Quail Mania (Free or VIP):
👉 https://www.quailmania.com

✔️ 15+ speakers
✔️ Beginner to business-level education
✔️ Live chat & giveaways
✔️ Free eggs and prizes throughout the event

Whether you’re breeding quail, selling eggs, building a true blue celadon line, or just want to understand the science behind blue eggs — this episode is for you.

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