Differences EE, Ameraucana, & Araucana * Pls post pics*

[dharmasister]

Does anyone have experience with Murray McMurray Hatchery? Do they sell a true breed Ameraucana? I received three on July 7th. They are now 6 weeks old and are three different colors; a lighter brown, medium brown and almost black. The picture in their catalog showed a whitish hen with black and brown markings.

Also, if anyone can tell me if they are pullets, I would be grateful. I ordered pullets but realize that vent sexing isn't 100% accurate.

 

[Hinotori]

Does anyone have experience with Murray McMurray Hatchery? Do they sell a true breed Ameraucana? I received three on July 7th. They are now 6 weeks old and are three different colors; a lighter brown, medium brown and almost black. The picture in their catalog showed a whitish hen with black and brown markings

They sell EEs. From what I've heard, their birds have some of the best blue eggs from a hatchery.

 

[dharmasister]

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Awesome!!!! That's really what I want, a variety of egg colors in my basket. So EEs are alright to me. How do they get away with calling them Ameraucanas, I wonder.

 

[aart]

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Awesome!!!! That's really what I want, a variety of egg colors in my basket. So EEs are alright to me. How do they get away with calling them Ameraucanas, I wonder.
Read the fine print in the paragraph on the webpage, here is the first part of it(bolded word by me):
"This unusual breed gets in name from the Indian tribe of Chilie where they were first discovered. Our chicks have some Araucana and some Ameraucana blood mixed and consequently are not for show but are beautiful chickens known for their ability to lay colored eggs of shades varying from turquoise to deep olive to shades of brown."

 

[Hinotori]

Also, if anyone can tell me if they are pullets, I would be grateful. I ordered pullets but realize that vent sexing isn't 100% accurate.

How old are they? They look a bit young to really tell yet. This one I'd like a clearer photo of the comb. It looks a bit big, but that could be just how it's feathering in.


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I think this one is a girl. It has the girl color pattern that so many EEs have.

 

[dharmasister]

Hinotori, I'll try to get better pics of each of them tomorrow. They are six weeks old.

 

[dharmasister]

Ok, here are some new pics!!!

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[Hinotori]

Ok, here are some new pics!!!

Yes, they are a bit young to really tell gender. Still have the chick down on the head.

First two I think are girls because of the coloring. I'd watch number three. The comb is pale in those pictures, which is a good sign. Keep an eye out for red coming in on the shoulders. They get that before they get hackles and saddle feathers.

 

[dharmasister]

Ok, here are some new pics!!!

 

Yes, they are a bit young to really tell gender. Still have the chick down on the head.

First two I think are girls because of the coloring. I'd watch number three. The comb is pale in those pictures, which is a good sign. Keep an eye out for red coming in on the shoulders. They get that before they get hackles and saddle feathers. 

Thanks Hinotori, I'll be watching for those signs. I appreciate your help.

 

[Hinotori]

Thanks Hinotori, I'll be watching for those signs. I appreciate your help.

I'm not always right on sexing when chickens are younger. I had 3 partridge silkies pegged as being boys and they turned out to be girls. I thought one of my new hampshires was a boy and she's squatting and getting ready to lay now. I've thought some of my EEs were boys and they ended up being girls. I try not to make to many guesses before 8 weeks unless they are acting like boys or have very obvious boy characteristics. (I banded the silkies I thought were boys at 8 weeks)