EE hens parentage question

[TORIMILLS]

I bought 6 EE hens in March. I'm curious about the parentage. I bought them as hens. They were chipmunk striped except 1 was blonde. Two of them have crests. They don't seem to look like Ameraucanas so any ideas how they were bred? I found out that they came from Hoover's.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC ! I have to say I' sorry my junk computer did not load all your photos The first two photos loaded and they are pretty birds.

 

[TORIMILLS]

Welcome to BYC ! I have to say I' sorry my junk computer did not load all your photos The first two photos loaded and they are pretty birds.

Thanks. I think they're beautiful. The first pic was of the 2 crested hens. See if this pic will load. She's a pretty hen.

 

[swampfox440]

You have me stumped . Hoovers hatchery does not breed to the American poultry association standard of perfection . Perhaps someone else will come along shortly and help . Good luck .

 

[TORIMILLS]

You have me stumped . Hoovers hatchery does not breed to the American poultry association standard of perfection . Perhaps someone else will come along shortly and help . Good luck .

Thanks.

 

[NatJ]

Those hens might have some Cream Legbar in the mix.

Creme Legbars have single combs, small crests on the heads, and white barring in feathers that are otherwise brown and black (the white is more obvious on the males than the females).

Your hens do not look like pure Cream Legbars, but some have crests, and at least one looks like it's got white barring (not very tidy barring, but there's white that sort-of makes lines across the feathers.)

 

[TORIMILLS]

Those hens might have some Cream Legbar in the mix.

Creme Legbars have single combs, small crests on the heads, and white barring in feathers that are otherwise brown and black (the white is more obvious on the males than the females).

Your hens do not look like pure Cream Legbars, but some have crests, and at least one looks like it's got white barring (not very tidy barring, but there's white that sort-of makes lines across the feathers.)

That's what I was thinking. I'd like to know what else is thrown in. I'm excited for them to start laying. I'm guessing green eggs but we shall see.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am a afraid I can't answer your questions but I will say they are gorgeous! Enjoy all your poultry endeavors and welcome aboard!

 

[TORIMILLS]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am a afraid I can't answer your questions but I will say they are gorgeous! Enjoy all your poultry endeavors and welcome aboard!

Thank you. I love my girls. I can't wait to have fresh eggs.

 

[TwoCrows]

Thank you. I love my girls. I can't wait to have fresh eggs.

There is something really special about collecting your own eggs, finding those treasures in the boxes. It never grows old.