Breed

[marilyngurl22]

These two were purchased as Ameraucanas. I've since learned that breed isn't always what they are claimed to be if not purchased from a breeder. They are same age and purchased at same place and time but look so different. Ideas?

 

[marilyngurl22]

they aren't the best pictures. Sorry!

 

[marilyngurl22]

 

[marilyngurl22]

 

[Chicken Girl1]

They are just different colors. For example:
a White Rock and a Barred Rock the same breed just different feathering.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Your birds are Easter Eggers, which is a cross that lays a colored egg. They are not pure Ameraucanas, since they do not fit a recognized color variety.

 

[marilyngurl22]

Thanks! Do they have similar temperaments to Ameraucanas?

 

[BonRae67]

I have been around both and I have found EEs to be a little more friendly.

 

[BantamLover21]

Your birds are Easter Eggers, which is a cross that lays a colored egg. They are not pure Ameraucanas, since they do not fit a recognized color variety.

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Yes, Easter Eggers are usually friendly with people and most other birds, though they can be a little timid.

 

[marilyngurl22]

Ok great! Two of my three are pretty social but I call one my "freak". Does not like human touch AT ALL. Shes the only one that matches the general temperament descriptions I've seen about Ameraucanas.