Ameraucanas- Hen or Rooster??

[Sheetsofpaper]

I have two 6 week old chicks, that I believe are Ameraucanas.

The first one is possibly a wheaten/blue mix? I'm guessing a pullet?





The comb is a pinkish/red, pretty wide, but mostly flat. "She" has a very wide breast that is mostly wheaten in color.






The second one I believe is a cockerel. "His" chest is narrower, the comb is super red and has multiple bumps.
They both have slate-colored legs, although it is more apparent in the first bird.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[QueenMisha]

Do you mean True Ameraucanas, or Easter Eggers? If they came from a breeder, they're true, but anything else is an Easter Egger, which has Ameraucana lineage and is sold as an Ameraucana but is not a true Ameraucana. Easter Eggers also come in various mixed colors ranging from buff to blue-red and everything in between, whereas Ameraucanas come in distinct varieties, e.g. Blue or White.

Easter Eggers are extremely difficult to sex (I believe true Ams. might be as well). They are one of the most frequently missexed breeds at hatcheries, and it can be 14 or even 16 weeks before a definite sexing can be established - they fool even experienced keepers very easily. I agree with your belief of the 2nd one being a rooster, but frankly the other one could look henny for 10 weeks on and suddenly be crowing at 15.

 

[Sheetsofpaper]

They were sold to me as Ameraucanas. Thanks for the info!

 

[QueenMisha]

They were sold to me as Ameraucanas. Thanks for the info!

Most Easter Eggers are sold as Ameraucanas. Because the hatcheries don't bother to differentiate whether their birds are "Ameraucanas" or "Easter Eggers" (they're always EEs), the majority of people don't either.

I'm not an Ameraucana expert, but looking at the coloration and the lack of a beard/muff on the first bird, I would say they are EEs.

 

[jstov]

Hi! I am new to this but need HELP! I have a Rhode Island that has been sitting on a nest for close to six weeks

I thought she was crazy when none hatched and did a float test and three eggs passed so I put them back. I've given her space and haven't checked on her in a couple days. Well tonight I went out and found this sweet baby

Should I wait and see if the others hatch and put her in with food and water and heat lamp or should I leave her with the mother and risk her needing food and water? I just don't know how long to leave the hen on the other two eggs. One looks like it's still alive from candling it but idk about the other. I don't want to lose this chick after all the time she's been sitting! Ahhhh! I'm so torn and confused

 

[QueenMisha]

Hi! I am new to this but need HELP! I have a Rhode Island that has been sitting on a nest for close to six weeks

I thought she was crazy when none hatched and did a float test and three eggs passed so I put them back. I've given her space and haven't checked on her in a couple days. Well tonight I went out and found this sweet baby
Should I wait and see if the others hatch and put her in with food and water and heat lamp or should I leave her with the mother and risk her needing food and water? I just don't know how long to leave the hen on the other two eggs. One looks like it's still alive from candling it but idk about the other. I don't want to lose this chick after all the time she's been sitting! Ahhhh! I'm so torn and confused

The "raising baby chicks" section is the best place to ask this.

Baby chicks absorb their yolk just prior to hatching. When they do this, they absorb all the food or water they need for about 3 days. Similarly, within 3 days any eggs that are going to hatch will. If the others haven't hatched by then either the mother will abandon them on her own or you will need to remove them from her as they are dead.

 

[K Spot]

I have two 6 week old chicks, that I believe are Ameraucanas.

The first one is possibly a wheaten/blue mix? I'm guessing a pullet?





The comb is a pinkish/red, pretty wide, but mostly flat. "She" has a very wide breast that is mostly wheaten in color.






The second one I believe is a cockerel. "His" chest is narrower, the comb is super red and has multiple bumps.
They both have slate-colored legs, although it is more apparent in the first bird.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

These are Easter Eggers and both I think are cockerels.

Hi! I am new to this but need HELP! I have a Rhode Island that has been sitting on a nest for close to six weeks

I thought she was crazy when none hatched and did a float test and three eggs passed so I put them back. I've given her space and haven't checked on her in a couple days. Well tonight I went out and found this sweet baby
Should I wait and see if the others hatch and put her in with food and water and heat lamp or should I leave her with the mother and risk her needing food and water? I just don't know how long to leave the hen on the other two eggs. One looks like it's still alive from candling it but idk about the other. I don't want to lose this chick after all the time she's been sitting! Ahhhh! I'm so torn and confused

This question needs to be asked in the Raising Chicks section. I hope you find some help there.