Color

[Tropic Rooster]

Hi, I just purchase these chicks from a local breeder, they are supposed to be Araucana. Can anyone tell me what color they will grow to be? Also, I guess they are two small to be sexed, but if anyone can give their opinion I would very much appreciate it, I purchased them as a pair but have some doubts.

 

[AccentOnHakes]

They look like EE's to me.

 

[Tropic Rooster]

I have my doubts about them being Araucanas as well but I think they are Ameraucanas, they have the fluffy hairs on their cheeks(muffs/beard). As far as I can see eater eggers dont have the muffs or am I wrong?

 

[Tropic Rooster]

mmm reading on, I think you might be right, thanks!!

 

[juliechick]

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Yep, you're wrong.

Easter Eggers can have beards and muffs, but sometimes do not. An Easter Egger is a crossbreed, so they can have varying characteristics. However, most EEs that come from hatcheries do have beards and muffs, green legs and lay either a blue or green egg.

 

[Lothiriel]

Yup, those are EEs. As far as color, the one in front may end up similar to this (my EE, Penelope):

or may be this (my EE, Echo):

But EEs come in a LOT of color patterns/variations, so each one is unique.

 

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

Nope. Araucanas usually don't have a tail. Check this out.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/araucana/441

 

[Impress]

Sadly, pure Araucanas have no tails, they are a rumpless breed. The tail lets you know the seller is pulling a sly one over on you.

 

[Illia]

Araucanas shouldn't have a tail OR a beard. Those are Easter Eggers.

 

[Tropic Rooster]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I really appreciate it!!

Lothiriel thanks for the nice pics, they gave me a good idea of what to expect..... Guess I have easter eggers, but fine by me, we're having lots of fun with them

, we even picked up a third one...