True, but i have noticed that feed stores sometimes sell impure Ameraucana's as "Americana" when they are just Easter Egger because they like to fool those who don't know better and want the pure Ameraucana. I have a feed store bought "Americana" but i was also looking for an EE so it's just as well for me. You are always full of great info and straight forward too! I would love to read any info thread you'd write junebuggena!
I understand, but using the incorrect terms just continues the confusion. Easter Eggers aren't Ameraucana. And Ameraucana are not Easter Eggers. They are two very different things. Each deserves their own distinction.
We got our first Easter Egger egg today!! I love the color she is laying! I cant wait to get home and see the actual color. My husband says its more greenish.
That's what I said: It's the offspring of any blue egg layer and any brown egg layer. The blue egg layer used is usually an Araucana or an Ameraucana (although any chicken with the blue egg gene can be used)
Which I why I used the spelling Amer I cana. I also added Easter Egger in parentheses. I am also fully aware they are not a breed unto themselves, but a mixture, a "mutt".
Hi! I'm new to Easter eggers. We just purchased 6 chicks. Not sure how old they are. Can anyone help me determine what gender they are? Thanks
