Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[snowbird]

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Quote: The very best way is with a cheap AXE.

 

[snowbird]

Antone that wants to attempt to breed Fowl any where close to the APA SOP should purchase the Standard which will save a ton of Money in the long run. Don

 

[scflock]

The very best way is with a cheap AXE.

I love you, Don

 

[snowbird]

Quote: One thing to remember is that you can breed two birds with Green sheen and still get some with Purple Sheen and all you can do is not use these for breeders. The Purple signifys some tainted Blood.

 

[scflock]

One thing to remember is that you can breed two birds with Green sheen and still get some with Purple Sheen and all you can do is not use these for breeders. The Purple signifys some tainted Blood.

I appreciate that. You are always so direct and to the point that it kills me, but I value your advice. That's why I asked, I didn't know if I should cull the purples. I read the excerpt of the standard on the breeder's club page, but it doesn't go into nearly the detail. I like reading, and I will get the standard, but it's the quick, raw responses from you that make me want to learn more.
Now, if you tell me that the other thread hasn't made you laugh at least once, you are a liar

 

[5770amber]

I was told these were ameraucanas but looking through the pictures I'm not sure.

 

[pips&peeps]

I was told these were ameraucanas but looking through the pictures I'm not sure.

They are easter eggers.

 

[pips&peeps]

I appreciate that. You are always so direct and to the point that it kills me, but I value your advice. That's why I asked, I didn't know if I should cull the purples. I read the excerpt of the standard on the breeder's club page, but it doesn't go into nearly the detail. I like reading, and I will get the standard, but it's the quick, raw responses from you that make me want to learn more.
Now, if you tell me that the other thread hasn't made you laugh at least once, you are a liar

Purple can be an indicator of stress during the time the birds were growing feathers. I have also had people tell me they were feeding higher protein in their growing flock and found more purple. When they cut back the birds feathers appeared to come back greener in the next molt.

I would not be quick to judge a bird with purple unless it is fully mature and is in pristine condition.

 

[snowbird]

Quote: I kinda think the thread is funny most of the time, almost posted a couple of times. Don

 

[scflock]

Purple can be an indicator of stress during the time the birds were growing feathers. I have also had people tell me they were feeding higher protein in their growing flock and found more purple. When they cut back the birds feathers appeared to come back greener in the next molt.

I would not be quick to judge a bird with purple unless it is fully mature and is in pristine condition.

Thank you so much for that. As Don said, I will do more research on my own, but it's just so easy to get quick answers here