give 8 baby "hens" from a friend who ordered a mixed-group. can pick out the Americanas(s) but thats

[FarmerJoe411]

differnt pics of the last chicks

 

[FarmerJoe411]

ohh and THANKS everyone!! this is always one of funnest parts in getting chicks for us

 

[speckledhen]

Quote: No, it is not the same thing. An Ameraucana is a true breed with a standard. Only comes in 8 colors, slate legs, reddish bay eyes, lays only blue eggs. Has beard and muffs.



Easter Eggers are what hatcheries sell and they are of mixed genetics. They can be any color, any color legs and lay any color eggs, including brown.

This thread is wonderful for its discussion of the differences between Ameraucanas, Araucanas and what all the hatcheries sell, the Easter Eggers: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=128806


Those last chicks look like Speckled Sussex, but could be Welsummers, since they are similar as chicks. They have single combs, I see.