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Buddycat said:

Finally! Thanks for helping me understand. I do have another question though. If you're trying to change the pattern or color of an Ameraucana how would you do that - like if you would like to get more lacing on the feathers?

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Michael OShay said:

Are you speaking of true Ameraucanas here as opposed to EEs?  True Ameraucanas come in ten recognized colors, Black, Blue, Blue-wheaten, Brown-red, Buff, Blue, Splash, Silver, Wheaten, and White.  The only way to get lacing in them would be to breed them with a breed that was laced, at which point you would no longer have an Ameraucana, but an EE.

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Michael OShay said:

True Ameraucanas come in ten recognized colors, Black, Blue, Blue-wheaten, Brown-red, Buff, Blue, Splash, Silver, Wheaten, and White.

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Michael OShay said:

Correct, only nine.  I somehow typed in "blue" twice.  Sorry about the typo.  I think I need to go get some caffeine.  )

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Michael OShay said:

Are you speaking of true Ameraucanas here as opposed to EEs?  True Ameraucanas come in ten recognized colors, Black, Blue, Blue-wheaten, Brown-red, Buff, Blue, Splash, Silver, Wheaten, and White.  The only way to get lacing in them would be to breed them with a breed that was laced, at which point you would no longer have an Ameraucana, but an EE.

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Buddycat said:

Ok need help from people in the know again. I just got 2 more chickens (about a week ago) that are supposed to be approx. 7 month old pullets & laying. But neither one has laid since I got them. Could someone please give your opinion what you think. Appreciate all the help you guys are giving & believe it or not, I am learning quite a bit.

This one is Blue:






This one is Hershey:

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Ol Grey Mare said:

Two pretty little pullets - and the look about right for the reported age.  I would suspect the move has just disrupted their production.

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