Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[FowlStuff]

I have a question on egg color on the egg color chart. Which shades are preferred or accepted for Ameraucanas? I am not sure I asked that question correctly! I have two blue Ameraucanas that just layed the first eggs next to a larger sapphire egg and a black copper egg.

http://ameraucanaalliance.org/faq.html#Five
Quote: The Egg Color Reference Charts are only for referencing the shell color, not grading it.
http://ameraucanaalliance.org/forum/index.php?topic=180.msg2738#msg2738
Frank Decmar, from England, came up with the charts originally for the British Araucana Club and I worked with him to have custom ABC & Ameraucana Alliance egg charts printed. I asked him about the letters and numbers associated with the colors around the perimeter and he said...
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The cost is 5 for just $5 and that includes postage to Canadian postal codes and US zip codes!
http://ameraucanaalliance.org/ClubMerchandise.html​

 

[marchick]

http://ameraucanaalliance.org/faq.html#Five
The Egg Color Reference Charts are only for referencing the shell color, not grading it.
http://ameraucanaalliance.org/forum/index.php?topic=180.msg2738#msg2738
Frank Decmar, from England, came up with the charts originally for the British Araucana Club and I worked with him to have custom ABC & Ameraucana Alliance egg charts printed. I asked him about the letters and numbers associated with the colors around the perimeter and he said...
Quote:

The cost is 5 for just $5 and that includes postage to Canadian postal codes and US zip codes!
http://ameraucanaalliance.org/ClubMerchandise.html​

Thank you! I have that chart but just wasn't sure being that the egg color is on the green side and not blue. Will the birds still be considered Ameraucanas even if the eggs are not blue? The hens that layed the eggs came from eggs that looked more blue but these where more green. What is the Ideal color/shade for Ameraucana eggs? What is the accepted color or shades? It says there is no right or wrong just a way to ID the color so that would make the color not matter?

 

[FowlStuff]

Thank you! I have that chart but just wasn't sure being that the egg color is on the green side and not blue. Will the birds still be considered Ameraucanas even if the eggs are not blue? The hens that layed the eggs came from eggs that looked more blue but these where more green. What is the Ideal color/shade for Ameraucana eggs? What is the accepted color or shades? It says there is no right or wrong just a way to ID the color so that would make the color not matter?

The APA Standard say Ameraucana eggs have a "distinctive blue shell coloration", yet birds are only judged on phenotype...not the eggs they lay.
There is no ideal "standard" egg shell color, other than "blue". "Shade" isn't mentioned in the standard or by the Ameraucana Alliance, only as preferences by individuals.
The color matters, because the official Standard says "blue". Beauty is in the eye of the breeder.
The Egg Color Reference Charts are only for referencing egg color as the name implies, but I know many assume they are for grading egg color as if one is preferred or ideal.

 

[marchick]

The APA Standard say Ameraucana eggs have a "distinctive blue shell coloration", yet birds are only judged on phenotype...not the eggs they lay.
There is no ideal "standard" egg shell color, other than "blue". "Shade" isn't mentioned in the standard or by the Ameraucana Alliance, only as preferences by individuals.
The color matters, because the official Standard says "blue". Beauty is in the eye of the breeder.
The Egg Color Reference Charts are only for referencing egg color as the name implies, but I know many assume they are for grading egg color as if one is preferred or ideal.

Thank you!

 

[chickenmomma16]

I posted my Blue Wheaten cockerel 3 months ago and wanted to share how much he has matured. He will be 1 yr in March. I'm pleased with how he has filled out! I think I lucked out picking him out of a group of around 16 cockerels. He is amazingly nice to handle too despite not being handled at all when he was young.

A local lady (from BYC) has Wheatens from Pips & Peeps so I have eggs ordered and they are cooking in her incubator! I am super excited to say the least!













Comments are welcome too.

 

[Miss Ameraucana]

Hey my friends I have a question for you! Can we build our Ameraucana pens on a patch of ground where we used to feed wild birds? I have googled & searched the site & cant find an answer.
The spot would be very good for the coop & run. What about immunity? Bird flu? Etc. Do I need to worry or can we build there? We used to feed so many birds!!!!! 100s a day would come & land, large flocks all at once!!
So is it safe guys? PLEASE offer your advice!

 

[samouw]

Hey my friends I have a question for you! Can we build our Ameraucana pens on a patch of ground where we used to feed wild birds? I have googled & searched the site & cant find an answer.
The spot would be very good for the coop & run. What about immunity? Bird flu? Etc. Do I need to worry or can we build there? We used to feed so many birds!!!!! 100s a day would come & land, large flocks all at once!!
So is it safe guys? PLEASE offer your advice!

I think before I spent a lot of money and time building permanent coops there, I'd try to put a movable coop, or tractor, there with a small group of birds. Give them a couple of seasons there and then decide whether to make it a permanent location or not.

 

[Miss Ameraucana]

I think before I spent a lot of money and time building permanent coops there, I'd try to put a movable coop, or tractor, there with a small group of birds.  Give them a couple of seasons there and then decide whether to make it a permanent location or not.

Dang...I was wondering...! It would have put my pens closer to the house...but, better safe than sorry!
Thanks so much for your reply!

 

[FowlStuff]

Hey my friends I have a question for you! Can we build our Ameraucana pens on a patch of ground where we used to feed wild birds? I have googled & searched the site & cant find an answer.
The spot would be very good for the coop & run. What about immunity? Bird flu? Etc. Do I need to worry or can we build there? We used to feed so many birds!!!!! 100s a day would come & land, large flocks all at once!!
So is it safe guys? PLEASE offer your advice!

I would first cut the grass and weeds short and rake them away. Let the sun do it's job at disinfecting the soil. Add some agricultural lime and till it in. Build the area up with sand and then build.
Depending on your needs my "bantam condos" may work well for your patch of ground. They are designed to house 10-12 bantams each, but could be modified to house 4-6 large fowl.
http://AmeraucanaAlliance.org/forum/index.php?topic=256.0

 

[marchick]

Hey my friends I have a question for you! Can we build our Ameraucana pens on a patch of ground where we used to feed wild birds? I have googled & searched the site & cant find an answer.
The spot would be very good for the coop & run. What about immunity? Bird flu? Etc. Do I need to worry or can we build there? We used to feed so many birds!!!!! 100s a day would come & land, large flocks all at once!!
So is it safe guys? PLEASE offer your advice!

How long ago was it that you feed wild birds there?