6Week Old TSC Ameraucanas... but what are they really?

[yakitori]

Got these two as Ameraucanas from TSC, but from what I read, most likely they’re easter eggers (??)

They’re also growing very differently, #1 has no fluffy cheek, legs are not as green, and patterns on her feathers. She’s also a good inch smaller.

#2 is larger, feathers seem shinier, has a light brown head coloration, fluffy cheeks, and light olive legs.... and every so slight comb.

Can you guys tell me more about them, and what their differences might mean?
I have black sexlinks and russian orloffs, which are growing quite predictably, but these two seem quite different from each other!
Fingers cross they’re both hens, lol.

#1

#2

 

[Pyxis]

They do indeed appear to be Easter Eggers. Easter Eggers are basically a mixed breed type bird that usually have pea combs and usually have muffs, and usually lay blue or green eggs, but may also lay brown, and since they aren't a real breed, they come in all kinds of colors and patterns.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

They are easter eggers. What many hatcheries call ameraucanas or "americanas" are actually easter eggers.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I agree, they appear to be Easter Eggers.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Should have added this in the first post...Because easter eggers are a mixed breed, they can look completely different from each other. Many easter eggers get the fluffy cheeks, but many don't. Leg color also varies a lot. I have seen slate, olive, green, yellow-green, and yellow legs on easter eggers. Easter eggers also come in so many different colors and patterns, it's actually surprising to see that yours are very similar.

 

[yakitori]

Thanks for the info, it was very helpful! I'm excited about what types of eggs I will be getting.... next year, lol.

 

[BigLar368]

I picked up 4 Ameraucanas from Tractor Supply a couple of weeks ago and they look nothing like those posted...lol.

 

[Homesteadermomma6382]

I have an easter egger that looks just like #2.