Hotter, drier summers and searing temperatures – as experienced in the UK this week – will become the norm if urgent action isn’t taken to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Whiting True Blues are a hybrid breed that is still rather new but they are growing in popularity. These birds are excellent layers of powder blue eggs. Just like Easter Eggers, there is no standard for these birds, so they’re pretty fun to play with. Bee-eaters last nested in the UK in 2017, in Nottinghamshire, though the last successful fledging was on the Isle of Wight in 2014. The RSPB says the increase in nesting attempts in the past 20 years is a sign that our climate is heating rapidly. Their ear lobes can be any color but are usually red or white, and occasionally a bird will have ear tufts. The wattles on both sexes are red but small. This year, get the kids to make extra and you can hang some of your kids' fab Easter creations in the window as fun decorations. What you'll need for Easter card making

Bee-eaters last nested in the UK in 2017, in Nottinghamshire, though the last successful fledging was on the Isle of Wight in 2014. The notable increase in nesting attempts in the past 20 years by a species typically found further south is a sign that our climate is heating rapidly.

The gene responsible for this blue coloration is called oocyan, and the pigment that colors the egg is made from a liver pigment called oocyanin. As previously described, Ameraucanas are very similar to Easter Eggers. If you’re looking for a slightly more refined breed with a set of standards, Ameraucanas might fit the bill. The big difference between colored and blue eggs is that the blue color permeates through the shell, blue inside and out. Brown or tinted eggs are created when a ‘dye’ called protoporphyrin is laid onto the shell. That’s why when you vigorously clean a brown egg, you can sometimes take the pigment off! If you want friendly hens and colorful eggs, look no further than the Easter Egger. They may not have a ‘pedigree,’ but they certainly make up for it in many other ways.

Alongside making this cute card, you could continue the Easter crafts with this Easter paper plate! These are a lovely little gift!Finally, to finish up this gorgeous bundle, you could put together our Easter basket from a printable template! This could then be used for an Easter egg hunt! Why are crafts important in early years? Even if younger kids can't make a masterpiece, they'll still have loads of fun messing around with paint and card. It's a brilliant activity to keep them occupied throughout the Easter holidays. What kind of card crafts are suitable for kids?

Easter Egger’s are delightful birds, each with their own individual looks and personality. They aren’t a noisy bird so shouldn’t cause problems with the neighbors. The development of pen control for writing can come from the control of things like paintbriushes and crayons. Children learn to build up their stamina, which will help them write for longer.

The main reason for this confusion is because Ameraucanas and Araucanas descended from Easter Eggers. Ameraucanas and Araucanas are now two individual breeds accepted into the American Standard of Perfection while Easter Eggers aren’t exactly classified as a breed right now. If you let them free-range, they will supplement their diet quite handsomely, reducing your feed bill slightly! Although they enjoy free-ranging, they will tolerate confinement well enough. However, they are curious and active, so try to provide them with things to explore in their pen not to get bored.