Breed and gender?

[tdbusey]

I'm new to raising chickens but loving it! I got two Americuanas this summer and I'm not sure of gender. I'm kind of thinking a hen and a rooster... They are about 9-10 weeks old. I also keep seeing in these threads where people think they got Americuanas but really got Easter Eggers... What's the difference? Curious if that's me too! Lastly, I was given 3 blacks hens. Have no clue on what type. Appreciate the help!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Those are Easter egger roosters. Easter eggers are a mixed breed that come in many colors and patterns. Ameraucana come in certain colors and are a standardized breed.

You blacks are probably Australorp. Check the bottom of the feet color. Pink is Australorp, yellow is Jersey giant.

 

[tdbusey]

Those are Easter egger roosters. Easter eggers are a mixed breed that come in many colors and patterns. Ameraucana come in certain colors and are a standardized breed.

You blacks are probably Australorp. Check the bottom of the feet color. Pink is Australorp, yellow is Jersey giant.

Oh no, not two roosters!!!

 

[DobieLover]

Oh no, not two roosters!!!

Yep.
@oldhenlikesdogs nailed it.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Cockerels

Easter Eggers as well.

EEs are mixed breeds that can Y blue, green, pink, white, or brown eggs.

Ameraucanas are a pure breed that only come in 10 recognized colors. They have blue/grey legs, and lay blue eggs.

Any chickens that are not labeled as a specific color along with 'Ameraucana' are EEs.