Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[CibolaChooks]

This isn't really true. The genetics are different. You can have an Auracana cross, and it is in know way genetically an Ameraucana. It is however an EE. Some hatcheries may have started with the occasional Ameraucana to get the gene for blue eggs, but have birds that are genetically 99% something else.


Ameraucanas can be EEs by crossing colors or trying to introduce a new trait borrowed from another breed, but all EEs are not Ameraucana.

yes I agree I didn't say all are . I was just making a point that sometimes two pure ams get crossed and everyone calls them EE but genetically they are still AMS. A cross with a different breed is definitely ee

 

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yes I agree I didn't say all are . I was just making a point that sometimes two pure ams get crossed and everyone calls them EE but genetically they are still AMS. A cross with a different breed is definitely ee

My bad, I read the beginning of you post as " [All] EEs are Ameraucanas..."! Darn internet. Good point about a lot of the of the genetic experts not really seeing the EE threads!

 

[jbravo54]

Leg color should be black or slate on blue, black and splash.  Do you have pictures?

Thanks for answering. I will post pics tonight or tomorrow. I remember reading somewhere that yellow can change to slate after a couple weeks, but could not find it so I asked.

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EE or ameraucana...personally, I am half dutch half italian. I am both, so I am not pure. I am a mutt. Now compare that to this EE ameraucana debate for a change of viewpoint. Easter eggers are mutts.

 

[CibolaChooks]

EE or ameraucana...personally, I am half dutch half italian. I am both, so I am not pure. I am a mutt. Now compare that to this EE ameraucana debate for a change of viewpoint. Easter eggers are mutts.

Very good point. I like this view point. The thing is your still a good human. Being a mutt doesnt make you a monkey

 

[Phage]

We are ALL essentially "mutts"

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

We are ALL essentially "mutts"

very true

 

[jbravo54]

Here are my 3 new bbs chicks. The black's legs have some darker legs, the middle one has less, and the one on left has no hint of slate color. Is this sometimes normal for leg coloring in young chicks? Will they change? hopefully

Thanks in advance.

 

[heatherscooby77]

Here are my 3 new bbs chicks. The black's legs have some darker legs, the middle one has less, and the one on left has no hint of slate color. Is this sometimes normal for leg coloring in young chicks? Will they change? hopefully

Thanks in advance.

I have found this to be completely normal. Its when they get a little bit older is when you need to start worrying. They should start to darken up around 2 weeks. Make sure the bottom of their feet are white! Hope this helps...............

 

[Phage]

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I don't really see where there is a problem with discussing color projects on this thread. There is a huge difference between hatchery EEs where birds are mated with no rhyme or reason ( though producing some gorgeous results) and breeders diligently working on true Ameraucana in different varieties. Maybe I missed it because I only check BYC every few months, but when Henry started this theard it was to discuss all Ameraucana, and he even expressed anintrest in Lavender and Splash, as well as other people projects. Not sure why this thread has morphed into " approved colors only". I truly don't believe that was ever OP's intent. I'm a believer in constantly working to improve the breed wether it be by better type, egg color, hardiness, or new varieties (which be honest, can attract new enthusiasts).

Just makes me sad to see a open, upbeat, enjoyable thread brought down.

Amen. Also people working on projects could benefit and use experts advice. From the experts that would never go on the EE thread. it's also the new enthusiasm from people new to chickens that post their EE pictures on here. I've had lots of private messages talking to these people. its really sad how discouraged this thread has made them. Maybe the purest should start a new thread only for accepted colors that way the new enthusiasm is not crushed. Maybe Phage can work on getting one going

What I don't get is you want advice from experts in this breed but are unwilling to accept their (official) description of the breed???

There are other threads to discuss projects

 

[jbravo54]

I have found this to be completely normal.  Its when they get a little bit older is when you need to start worrying.  They should start to darken up around 2 weeks.  Make sure the bottom of their feet are white!  Hope this helps...............

Thank you

I feel reassured now. I'll have to wait and see now.