Araucanas, Americanas, and EEs

[TN Bound]

Hello,
I am brand new to this forum. I have been reading and leaning new things every day. This is a very knowledgeable group and I am so glad I found you.

We plan to be moving to N.E. TN (Greeneville area ) next year, and want to raise lowline cattle, goats, and CHICKENS. We have 20.5 acres and can't wait to get started using the land like it was intended.

I have a question about chicken breeds. Can someone please tell me the difference between an Araucana, an Americana, and an EE? I want to raise full size chickens for their colorful blue/green eggs, but became confused after reading about these breeds. They appear to be very similar - but how are they different ?
Thank you.

 

[Nemo]

First,

Wikipedia is your friend... CLICK HERE.

Araucana was the original. They came from South America.

Ameraucana is a breed created in the U.S. from descendants of Araucana stock.

EEs aren't an official breed. Any bird that has the blue/green egg gene, but doesn't fit the qualifications for either of the official breeds, is called an EE.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

This discussion has occurred dozens on times here in the past couple years. I suggest everybody see this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=14537
SpeckledHen knows what she's talking about.

I hope no one else responds to this thread because I just can't stand to see this topic hashed out again. Aggghhhhh. (And I don't even have any of those breeds.)

EDITED TO SAY: Um, pardon my grumpiness. Welcome to BYC. I promise to be nicer from now on.

 

[JessHall]

 

[b.hromada]

Wow, 20.5 acres!! Nice!! I bet you can't wait, I don't think any one could!

from S. Florida! Post some pics of your new place, we'd love to see it!!