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  1. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Self Blue Ameraucana Thread

    Yes, there are considerable differences genotypically and phenotypically between self blues (formerly known as lavenders) and blues. I do not recommend intermingling the two varieties. Here is an example of a self blue hen vs a blue pullet.
  2. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Here are a few photos of a splash wheaten cockerel and pullet. Not the best photos, but perhaps they will be of help.
  3. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    If the parents are both lavenders they should produce 100% lavender. Lavender is a recessive gene and requires two copies of the gene to produce lavender birds. Some people use black ameraucanas in their lavender programs to improve type. That would involve created blacks split to lavender...
  4. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Yes, Wheaten x wheaten produces 100% wheaten.
  5. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Wheaten cockbird: Blue wheaten cockbird (middle): Splash wheaten cockerel: Identification of pullets (you can take a look at their wing tips and tails):
  6. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    You're welcome! Just as a means to be helpful, she may not have necessarily shipped infertile eggs...I have had several conversations with a local PO worker that has chickens and used to ship hatching eggs...she has said in the past that if eggs are ever x-rayed, they will likely not develop at...
  7. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    I have not purchased hatching eggs from Peggy, but she seems like she would be a reliable seller to me. Apparently she puts a lot of work into her birds, and has been showing them successfully for a few years. I think you are on the right track. Did you look through the list of breeders on the...
  8. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Thanks for the shout out. I am sold out on all of my Ameraucana varieties via preorders. I'm hatching weekly and am working through the preorder list right now. 8 weeks into the season with 10 weeks to go! You should check with Paul, Sid! I noticed via the ABC forum that he added on a few...
  9. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Generally speaking, the best blacks are typically gold based, and the best blues/splashes are typically silver based. That's why many breeders keep their blacks and blues/splashes in separate pens.
  10. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Lavender Ameraucana Breeders .... UNITE

    It's still a little early to tell, but that comb does look rather pronounced for this age. :) Watch for saddle feathers on males, thicker legs, combs that become red faster, etc.
  11. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    You can read more about the breed history here: http://ameraucanabreedersclub.org/history.html The ABC was established in 1978. I am a member of the ABC and am currently the newsletter editor. Members receive a quarterly newsletter that is packed with useful breeding information, as well as a...
  12. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    ...a pullets first eggs, etc. For me, my whites, self blues/lavenders, and blacks lay the bluest eggs. The wheatens lay a slightly paler blue egg. *My eggs aren't quite as "dark" or saturated as they appear in these photos, but these photos were taken without a filter. Hope it helps...
  13. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Well, you know what they say.....the more pens the merrier ;) Just don't ask my husband. He might disagree....he built 6 new pens during the off season, and is putting up 2 more currently. Lol
  14. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Lavender Ameraucana Breeders .... UNITE

    Hi there, No, the beak and shank color is not an indication of whether it is carrying gold or silver. The proposed standard indicates that horn or black is acceptable for beak color, although most breeders prefer black (myself included). It may darken some over time. Self blues/lavenders should...
  15. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    It's been a while since I have posted! I have been busy taking care of the farm and brooding chicks. We enjoyed showing our birds in the fall and winter months and took home several best of breed, best of variety, and champion AOSB awards. We also had a blue wheaten pullet that won reserve...
  16. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Thanks Jean and Susan!
  17. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    For those that show, what all do you vaccinate your birds for? I have good biosecurity measures in place at the farm, but I plan to show more this year, and I want to do what I can to keep everyone healthy at shows.
  18. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Lavender Ameraucana Breeders .... UNITE

    It seems like if leakage is present that it is evident by 5-6 months. I wonder if the straw color could be gold leakage, of it could just be sun bleaching! I noticed some of my lavenders got sun bleaching last summer, so now they have a nice home in the barn. It seems like if it were leakage it...
  19. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Lavender Ameraucana Breeders .... UNITE

    Thank you for the compliment Susan! There are always things to improve upon, but I am super excited about this springs hatches. I enjoy doing what I can to advocate for the color. It's one of my favorites.
  20. OnceInaBlueMoon

    Silver Laced Orpingtons (LF)

    Happy New Year everyone!
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