A question on Easter egger chicks

[Fitchicken]

I just got 6 Easter eggers chicks from the local feed store. The lady there handed them to my mom because she was just putting them out. When she brought them home I noticed that only one has really puffy cheeks like they should. Is this cause they are a mutt breed and some have more genes then others, or did she give me 5 of the wrong kind?

 

[lazy gardener]

Could be either. EE often have muffs and beards. But many do not. Do they have pea combs and slate colored legs? Can you post pics?

 

[PirateGirl]

Honestly I think it depends the bird. I have an Ameraucana and I feel like her puffy cheeks and beard didn't grow in and were not obvious until a bit older. If you know what other breeds were being sold at the time and post pics of your chicks, fellow BYCers can probably help identify them.

 

[1ADAM12]

Are Easter Eggers and Americaunas the same breed?

 

[PirateGirl]

No, but Ameraucanas also have beards and muffs.
An EE may be part Ameraucana, which is why they often have the beards and muffs.

 

[Duck Lover88]

Are Easter Eggers and Americaunas the same breed?

no they ain't, a Ameraucana is a true breed but a EE is mostly referring to a mutt that lays green/blue eggs...

 

[Duck Lover88]

Some have fluffy cheeks others don't... some don't have them when they are chicks and then get fluffy cheeks when they grow up...

 

[Folly's place]

EEs are mixed breeds, that come in any color, with green legs, and muffs, or not.
Mary

 

[Fitchicken]

I have found out the lady at the shop did'nt pay attention and she just grabbed 6 random chicks lol. got everything straight and now I have 6 EE. thanks for everyones help!