Are these almost 5 week old EEs cockerels? (pic heavy)

[Jayzandra]

I have read that article before. I got the parents from Murray McMurray. I understand EE can be a mix of anything, but what I'm saying is if a hatchery is claiming the bird to be Ameracauna, then they most likely are not just using random breed birds. They most likely have a breeding stock of what they consider to be Ameracauna. I also have read here that any Ameracauna no aqruied from a reputable breeder is to be considered an EE. So, if my birds parents and grand parents were pretend Ameracaunas, AKA EEs, then my babies are not 2nd gen.

 

[donrae]

Flower's female and Nine is male.

 

[MadabtChickens]

I don't think it matters what generation of EE an EE is since they are ultimately a mixed breed bird and only takes one generation of mixed breeding to make an EE. As far as them be recognized as Ameraucana or EE....there is a standard of perfection (SOP) with the American Poultry Association (APA) and if the bird does not fit the SOP then it is an EE.

 

[Jayzandra]

Well, I just gave Flower away as a little roo. I promised the lady when my eggs were still incubating that she would get a roo if I got one from the blue eggs.