Ameracauna or Easter Egger?

[mamaj323]

I don't mind either way. The breeder said Ameracana but I know a lot call their EEs by that name. They were so pretty I couldn't resist. What do you think?

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[Veer67]

I'm note sure she looks like a Lavender Ameraucana but as you said it could just be an EE, it's easier to tell when they get older. This might help: http://www.ameraucana.org/scrapbook.html

 

[goldfinches]

What color did the breeder say it was?

 

[mamaj323]

She didn't specify any color. They were the only kind there. I should have asked. :/

 

[goldfinches]

She didn't specify any color. They were the only kind there. I should have asked.

That leads me to believe they're not Ameraucana unless you're lucky. Since there are only 8 colors, breeders should keep the colors separated to breed them and keep them true.

I have some Blue Wheaten/Wheatens. Because I know that's the color I have, if I were advertising them or selling them, I would specify their color. I wouldn't just advertise them as "Ameraucanas". But, she could have just assumed you would look at them and see what color they are.

That said, I really only know about the wheatens, and yours seem blue or gray. Maybe in a couple of weeks, once they start feathering out and their legs show better color, you can tell more clearly.

No matter what, they're cute!

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

That leads me to believe they're not Ameraucana unless you're lucky.  Since there are only 8 colors, breeders should keep the colors separated to breed them and keep them true.  

I have some Blue Wheaten/Wheatens.  Because I know that's the color I have, if I were advertising them or selling them, I would specify their color.  I wouldn't just advertise them as "Ameraucanas".  But, she could have just assumed you would look at them and see what color they are.

That said, I really only know about the wheatens, and yours seem blue or gray.  Maybe in a couple of weeks, once they start feathering out and their legs show better color, you can tell more clearly.

No matter what, they're cute!

i agree eith you. I only raise BBS and they dont look like splash

 

[mamaj323]

They are fantastic. Great little personalities already. Thanks for the input everyone. I'll update with more pics in a few weeks to see if they are more identifiable. Like I said, it doesn't really matter, but it is fun to find out more about them.