Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[LeBlackbird]

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Most of my hens don't have any color in their lobes. he's a bit young, let him grow some more and we'll see

 

[crazy4eggsJulie]

I have 8 wheaten/blue wheaten 2 week olds. I've noticed that 7 of them are feathering in cream and dark brown. The eighth has a lot less brown and it is alot lighter of a brown color. Is this indicative that 7 are wheaten and 1 is blue wheaten or does it mean nothing? Also, about what age should I be able to determine the sex according to color? What should I be looking for? I've read through this whole thread but can't remember because I didn't have wheatens back then...are the darker ones female? For some reason I'm thinking I read that it was opposite of what I would have thought.

Thanks!

All 8 chicks

closeup with the lighter one

7 look like this

1 looks like this

ETA: photos

 

[chicken stalker]

I posted pics of my wheaten trio on page 4 if that helps.

 

[Goose and Fig]

Julie- I'd say it's way too soonto tell. When they totally start feathering in- the boys will have dark feathers- especially you'll see them coming in around their necks.

 

[Skell4]

Hello, This is my first time raising chickens and I am having a blast and learning a lot! I've learned so much from this forum!! I do have a bird and I'm not sure if she's an Ameraucana. I was told she was when I purchased her but I can't find any pictures that look like her. Here are some pictures of her. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

 

[megcpat]

Wow, those are some feathers on her legs! She's lovely, but certainly not an Ameraucana. Perhaps an Easter Egger? She really is cool looking.

 

[halo]

Ameraucanas dont have feathers on their legs, and it looks like she has a single comb, which Ameraucanas dont have.

Im not so sure she's a she, either.

 

[ChickenSal]

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Those are just too cute!!!!

 

[megcpat]

Hey Skell4, have you found the Easter Egger thread yet? It's a fun one - here's the link if you want. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=273489

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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Yes, she is a she, and SHE is a Salmon Faverolles pullet. Congrats! They are awesome!!!