Wonderful article! Recently I've been questioning whether my birds from TSC are true ameraucanas. I need to take a closer look at them. Here's Lolly.
And Molly on the right...
I wish I would have found this thread earlier. So if a chick has externally pipped at the wrong end I need to wait longer than 24 hours to assist? I assisted after about 14 hours by removing a section of the outer shell. Have I totally ruined it's chances?
Thanks y'all for your input. After figuring out that no BCM chicks made it in this order, I pursued BCM hatching eggs instead. If my current batch is a success Mr. Delaware will have to find a new home.