EE or Americana?!!??!?!

[Jrd7788]

Do you have a picture of her with the beard and muffs?

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Pretty sure she’s an Easter egger. Amerucaunas have poofy beards or feathers coming out the sides of their faces. They also lay green or blue eggs.

Also, I’m pretty sure amerucaunas have rose combs

Ameraucanas only lay blue eggs and have pea combs. This hen is an Easter egger since she isn't a standard color pattern and lays brown eggs.

 

[rosemarysugar]

They will only lay one color egg. Green or blue eggs are not a guarantee for EEs. They may carry the gene for a green or blue egg but since they are a mix, brown is possible too. Pretty bird!

Thankyou!

Looks like a mix breed with possibly some Maran mixed in some where.

Really,thats cool she is from a hatchery though is that possible as being from a hatchery?!?!?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

She’s an Easter Egger.

 

[rosemarysugar]

Do you have a picture of her with the beard and muffs?

Sadly no or not one I can find.
The muffs where very full and the beard was VERY puffy and long.

 

[ChickenLeg]

Really,thats cool she is from a hatchery though is that possible as being from a hatchery?!?!?

Hatchery EEs have a mix of genetics since EE isnt a defined breed, its just mix of blue/green egg layers crossed with other birds too.

Theres a chance her offspring could throw a blue/green egg since she most likely has the genetics tucked away within her. Just keep an eye out for peacombs in her chicks, theyll be the best bet for blue/green eggs

 

[lilmillefleur]

I agree, EE.
Ameraucanas are a standard breed with specific colors and other requirements and are often mislabeled. That's where all the confusion comes from. I don't know why hatcheries, farmers and farm stores can't just call Easter Eggers, Easter Eggers. It's just so confusing and sometimes even disappointing for chicken keepers
The main rule of thumb I use to determine if it's a true ameraucana or not, is if it labeled as a specific color variety, then it's an ameraucana. In your case though it was labeled as Brown Red. Look at reliable (ameraucana alliance or ABC website) pics of real brown reds and you'll notice they look a bit different. Also, unless you are being scammed, ameraucanas will be a lot more expensive. More like $10 or more per chick.

 

[rosemarysugar]

I agree, EE.
Ameraucanas are a standard breed with specific colors and other requirements and are often mislabeled. That's where all the confusion comes from. I don't know why hatcheries, farmers and farm stores can't just call Easter Eggers, Easter Eggers. It's just so confusing and sometimes even disappointing for chicken keepers
The main rule of thumb I use to determine if it's a true ameraucana or not, is if it labeled as a specific color variety, then it's an ameraucana. In your case though it was labeled as Brown Red. Look at reliable pics of real brown reds and you'll notice they look a bit different. Also, unless you are being scammed, ameraucanas will be a lot more expensive. More like $10 or more per chick.

Thankyou!

 

[Ayuki]

I vote EE. Her comb is adorable!!

 

[9SpiceyChickens]

If she was sold as a Red-Brown straight run Ameraucana for $10 that might be right.

If she was sold as a Red-Brown pullet Americana for $2.50 then um, no way!