Ameraucana Chicks in TN

[AlexisWheeler]

Any Ameraucana chicks in Tennessee? Close to Johnson City or Morristown? Or anywhere in TN that ships them

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I think you mean Ameraucana. Spelling is critical if you want purebred birds matching the SOP. Anything else is an Easter Egger.

 

[AlexisWheeler]

I think you mean Ameraucana. Spelling is critical if you want purebred birds matching the SOP. Anything else is an Easter Egger.

Thank you! I didn't realize I spelled it wrong twice

 

[BigBlueHen53]

No worries, common mistake. And breeders of EEs not only count on it, but actively encourage it and market under the misspellings. If you pay under $5 for said bird, it's a EE. Expect to pay closer to $30, even for a chick.

 

[ArElJay]

Just for the record I have Lavenders (18). Not thinking of hatching as yet, only 2 laying. By spring I'll be able. Right now I have a large excess of Roo's though. I'm 3 hours from Johnson City, half way between Knoxville and Chattanooga.

 

[chicken lover07]

Hi there, I was wondering if someone could help me figure out what colors/genders my ameraucana’s are? This is my first time having this breed so I’m still learning about them.. thank you in advance!
Pictures 1&2 chick #1
Pictures 3&4 chick #2
Pictures 5&6 chick #3
Pictures 7&8 chick #4
Pictures 9&10 chick #5

 

[chicken lover07]

Also, they’re about 4 weeks old

 

[Bean1028]

Also, they’re about 4 weeks old

Sorry, but those are Easter Eggers, not Ameraucanas. They won't have specific coloring.

 

[chicken lover07]

Sorry, but those are Easter Eggers, not Ameraucanas. They won't have specific coloring.

Okay, well I guess the breeder I got them from doesn’t actually have a clue what they’re doing. Thank you!

 

[Bean1028]

Okay, well I guess the breeder I got them from doesn’t actually have a clue what they’re doing. Thank you!

Unfortunately this is all too common with Ameraucanas. The feed stores & places like McMurrays hatchery market their EEs as Ameraucanas or Americanas intentionally misleading people, then you have people who end up with EEs selling them as Ameraucanas bc that's what they thought they bought & didn't do their due diligence before breeding & selling. True Ameraucanas are only available in 9 colors (Black, Blue, Brown Red, Buff, Wheaton, Blue Wheaton, Self Blue, Silver or Splash). There are some project varieties (Ermine, Isabella), but those aren't accepted colors for Ameraucanas yet. If you really want to get into Ameraucanas there are resources such as the Ameraucana Breeders Club & Ameraucana Alliance & various FB groups. Easter eggers are fun too, so don't be totally discouraged...we have some as well. Bought "Ameraucanas" from McMurrays & They're they're all EEs. They're easier to breed & sell also bc there is no SOP. Best of luck!