Help identifying this chick!

[redneckchic]

Hello, I need help identifying this chick. Its an Americauna, that I know. I purchased, hatching Lav. Americaunas. Ive never had Lavenders before but It doesnt look how I thought it should. Shouldnt it be silver instead of

black? Please help. Thanks

 

[redneckchic]

 

[shelbydog]

Not an expert but it could be a lavender split to black. I believe in lavender breeding there needs to be a black bird somewhere in the lineage to help with feather quality.

 

[redneckchic]

I purchased 6 eggs, only 2 have hatched so far & they are both Black

 

[shelbydog]

Post in the https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/683425/lavender-ameraucana-breeders-unite/1290 thread to see if they can confirm if this is a split to black chick.

I know in certain colors like lavendar and chocolate you will get 'split to' colored birds. They display black phenotype but have the genetics for the other color.

 

[juliechick]

Lavendar should breed true. It can be crossed to black and be split for Lavendar. But, if the person you got the eggs from told you they were Lavendar, then you should get Lavendar chicks.

 

[donrae]

Where did you get the eggs from? I'd be contacting the seller and asking what's up.

 

[redneckchic]

Where did you get the eggs from? I'd be contacting the seller and asking what's up.

I plan to. Shes a local here in california... never bought from her. I also got 6 BCM from her all but 2 were infertile. Very disapointing!

 

[redneckchic]

Lavendar should breed true. It can be crossed to black and be split for Lavendar. But, if the person you got the eggs from told you they were Lavendar, then you should get Lavendar chicks. 

Thank you thats exactly what I thought too. I knew about the spliting but she advertised at true Lavender