Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

[Illia]

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I have two buffs and a few wheatens, but no one is even in the time of year or mood to breed.

I just study the color, the breeding of it, and Ameraucana breeding in general a lot. So, as a note, this is my opinion, and I may be wrong. But, I'm very much a dedicated fan to the color variety, and am all up for helping others with it. Wish I could say the same for Silvers too, but golly, Silver Females are hard to get proper coloring of, even to show as an example.

 

[Muggsmagee]

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I will take better pics tomorrow. One has his head down seeking BOSS in the shavings, and #2 took a really bad pic...I attribute it to my crappy Fuji digital camera and lack of patience.

 

[Illia]

Come to think of it, have you ever gotten either two wet, or seen their undercoat?

And, how are your hens/pullets in color and type?

 

[Goose and Fig]

I like the lighter one as well. The first guy looks too red- almost New Hampshire-ish. Keep him as a back up though. That's what I'd do if I was raising buffs, anyway....

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

After seeing both of the buff boys, I'd say use the one that offsets any faults your hens have the best. If your girls are really light, use the darker boy, and vice versa. Like everyone else said though, keep them both, just in case...

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Not the best conformation pictures, but here are some I took today of our young birds:

 

[Illia]

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What lines do yours originate from, and how wide would you said their tails span out when looking at them from behind? They're tempting.

Have adult photos?

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

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What lines do yours originate from, and how wide would you said their tails span out when looking at them from behind? They're tempting.

Have adult photos?

The first 2 (the BW and the W) I purchased from peachick. The other I hatched from eggs from Burch Run Farm. (Both are BYC members) The pair is approximately 5 months old and the other is about 2.5 months old. They are still maturing and just coming out of that "dinosaur" teenage chicken stage. I'll have to check their tail "spacing" tomorrow. That's something I have probably seen, but just haven't noted.

 

[CRYSTALCREEK]

What do you consider ideal "tail spacing"? Thanks.

 

[CRYSTALCREEK]

I have a reason for asking. I know some think these are a little too "poofy". But I was wondering if the tail conformation was otherwise getting close to where it should be. Comments from those more knowledgeable than me are welcome and appreciated. Sickles have improved dramatically on the male. He was 5 months old in the pic.