crossbreed hen

[JmeV]

I bought this little cutie because she'd been overlooked due to her slight crossbeak. The store manager thinks she's an Ameraucana/Polish cross. She's around 9 months old. Included is a picture of her egg (it's the small pale peach one) in comparison to the egg my EE lays.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Can‘t be a true Ameraucana cross due to the egg color and comb type. How many toes does she have?

 

[JmeV]

Can‘t be a true Ameraucana cross do to the egg color and comb type. How many toes does she have?

She has 4 toes.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

I agree with @EmmaRainboe An ameraucana cross with a polish would lay light blue eggs. And the comb is very distinctly a V. Not sure whats going into this mix, but polish is possible.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

She's ver try interesting! Not quite sure what she has in her, but I do think the Polish part is likely. She looks surprisingly similar to a Brabanter, although they are rare, especially the black variety so I would bet anything that she isn't one

 

[JmeV]

I agree with @EmmaRainboe An ameraucana cross with a polish would lay light blue eggs. And the comb is very distinctly a V. Not sure whats going into this mix, but polish is possible.

Thank you

 

[JmeV]

She's ver try interesting! Not quite sure what she has in her, but I do think the Polish part is likely. She looks surprisingly similar to a Brabanter, although they are rare, especially the black variety so I would bet anything that she isn't one

Very interesting. You're probably right, though. The offerings from that hatchery are usually more common breeds. I did end up with one accidental EE from my chick purchase last year (she was supposed to be a silver-laced Wyandotte). I almost wonder if she isn't some mix like an EE since she has a beard and chipmunk cheeks.

 

[NatJ]

The offerings from that hatchery are usually more common breeds.

Which hatchery?

Sometimes looking through their list of breeds can help.

 

[JedJackson]

Possibly a Crevecoeur, which is a rare breed. They are supposed to have red earlobes but often have white ones like yours.

 

[JmeV]

Which hatchery?

Sometimes looking through their list of breeds can help.

I am not sure the name, but they supply Wardle Feed and Pet Supply in Colorado. That's a really great suggestion! I will call the store today.