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It is too young to tell gender on your chicks. I would post some new photos of them when they are at least 6 weeks old, since by then, we should have a better idea of gender.

As for breed, if Penny's legs aren't green and she has no puffy cheeks, she is probably not an Ameraucana. She could be any of three striped, similar looking non-Ameraucana breeds: Welsummer, Speckled Sussex, and Light Brown Leghorn. All of those breeds look different as they mature, so in time, you'll know.

Good luck with your chicks! Feel free to ask any other questions that you have. We're all here to help.

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

Thank you everyone!
I just went to the Hay and Feed store, to replace the Lt Brahma. They have many Ameraucana's... now I'm definitely sure Penny is not. No Lt Brahma's, but now we have a Barred Rock (Stormy) and an Ameraucana (Elsa). Took all the chicks out of their "mini coop" while I cleaned it. Placed the new chicks in first and introduced the slightly older chicks one at a time. They all get along fine, no one has pecked another.

You've all be so kind and welcoming. I really appreciate that.
Thank You!

Here is a BYC thread that clearly explains the difference in Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers. The confusion is hatcheries listing EE's as Americanas (the 'i' is all the difference LOL). I personally have both EE's and Ameraucanas and they each have their merits. My EE's are great layers of green eggs, almost and egg a day each. My Ameraucana lays the prettiest blue eggs but they are not as prolifent as my EE's.

Either way, Enjoy them they grow so fast!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/596373/ameraucanas-vs-easter-eggers

Welcome to BYC! Please make at home and we are here to help.

Awww! Your chicks are so cute!!

so glad you joined us.

it seems that everyone has helped you all ready so I guess all I can do is say .

Cntry2CityChick said:

Hi! I'm a new chicken mom... my son and I got our first 2 chicks (Delawares... although 1 was supposed to be a Buff Orpington) on the 1st of October, Dilly McDuck and Ms. Beasly. We went back 2 wks later (when a new shipment came in) and got a Rhode Island Red (Lily), a Buff Orpington (still deciding on a name), an Amaraucana (Penny) (although looking at pics, it may be a Welsummer) and a Lt Brahma (which so sadly didn't make it through the week... I think it was narcoleptic). The latter (and the smallest) was my hubbies fav, so I may be going to get a replacement today.

Since bringing home Dilly and Beasly, our 10 yr old Aussie has taken it upon himself to transition from the family dog to mother hen. Whenever we hold/pet the chicks, he's right there ready to count and make sure they're all put away safely. During the night, he runs downstairs frequently to check up on them.

As an almost former PTA mom (after 6th grade, duties are minimal), I'm looking forward to raising and learning all I can about my new venture... as I post pics, if anyone can clarify if Beasly is actually a rooster (I hope not... we can't have roosters in Glendale, CA) or if Penny is an Amauracana or a Welsummer, I'd REALLY appreciate it.

Thank you

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Hi! And welcome to BYC!!!