Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[Goose and Fig]

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Wow- now THAT is BLUE! I have to say mine look even more aqua after seeing that. What would the one on the left be on the chart?

 

[Okie Amazon]

So my chicks are EE's, NOT Ameracaunas? Thank you Lumber 2!


Buttheads!

 

[Goose and Fig]

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Happens to everybody! EEs are awesome though- so it's not a total loss

 

[jeremy]

Most of the eggs I get are a light shade that is more of a true blue. I have the one hen that lays a green tinted egg, so in natural sunlight the egg has a teal cast. I love that egg.

I've noticed as the season progresses the eggs tend to become a more pale powdery blue, is this typical with Ameraucanas, as the same is with Marans towards the end of their laying cycles?

 

[Illia]

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Yep.

Another thing even I notice is that their second year is usually bluer than their first. For example if you've got a greenish blue layer, it tends to turn a nice true blue the next.

 

[Goose and Fig]

I think that's the case as well. Some of the eggs I had shipped to me varied greatly. It might depend on the line too. I only have one for sure whose eggs I have seen fade- the ones that have the least aqua tint.

 

[LarissaCluck]

Jeremy- Those blue eggs are gorgeous!

I'm a little pic happy because I got a new camera. Took the chicks outside for some sun yesterday as it was 75+ in so cal.
The lavender chicks look so pretty in the sunlight! Taking a stroll:

 

[jeremy]

That Lav baby is precious.

Illia & Amy, thank you for your insight, I feel like the eggs are a richer blue this season. Last year some would have white, almost chalky "speckles" sometimes on the egg. I haven't seen any of that at all this year.

My Blue Wheaten hatching eggs from Wayne Meredith yesterday, I'm so excited to get that package. His auction listing said he "only sends the bluest eggs", so I honestly have high expectations.

I had another BW out of my own birds hatch yesterday, they are all big, round babies who are incredibly poofy. Their tiny beards/muffs are so big they almost cover up their eyes!

 

[rhs7111]

I'm looking for 3-6 wheaten or blue wheaten pullets to purchase this season. A true blue (as opposed to blue-green) egg color is my priority, as well as docile temperament, over other traits. Would anyone have them available, or plan to have them available this season? Also, I prefer to find them within driving distance of Massachusetts, so I can pick them up, but I won't rule out shipping, if need be. Thanks!

 

[Goose and Fig]

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Most breeders sell chicks straight run. If you want only females you're going to pay a lot for them. I would not sell more than 2 pullets without requiring the purchase of a roo as well.