Does anyone know the breed?
I don't know much about chickens, but she looks underweight to me. It could just be a gamier breed than I'm use to seeing.
I definitely don’t think she’s an ameraucana because she does not have a beard or a pea comb.
Good point! You're right that Ameraucanas typically have beards and pea combs, which this bird might not have. (Yet). However, the lavender color and blue eggs could still point toward Ameraucana ancestry. Since she’s young, or perhaps undernourished, and has recently molted, she might not be showing all the typical traits yet—especially if her nutrition’s been lacking at her old home, which could affect her feathering and comb development. It's also true that Easter Eggers, being mixed breeds, can look a lot like Ameraucanas, so she might very well be an Easter Egger. Maybe mix! I guess we may never know for sure, but the lavender feathers and blue eggs are definitely intriguing!
You found more information to share than I have seen. I can’t wait for her to be completely healthy-I’m sure she will be a beautiful bird.I'll guess at this. It's possible that she is a Lavender Ameraucana or Easter Egger chicken.
Lavender Ameraucana: These hens are known for laying blue eggs and have a distinctive lavender color in their plumage, which can range from soft, silver-gray to a deeper lavender. They also typically have a large, floppy comb, and their feathering is a bit more unique compared to other chickens. They are a breed loved for their beauty and their egg-laying abilities, (which is maybe part of why she was at a farm).
Easter Egger: Easter Eggers are not a breed per se, but a mixed breed often known for laying blue or green eggs. They can have various feather colors, including lavender, even grey, and may have a variety of comb shapes, often floppy. Since they're mixed breeds, Easter Eggers can have a range of physical traits, so your hen could very well be one of these!
Either way, it sounds like a beautiful and unique bird! She's lucky you rescued her.
Maybe she might be a little underweight? Protein and some vitamins will get her going on strong and then it will be even more obvious about what she is
Lots of things are confusing about her.
. I’ve never seen such a floppy comb. I thought maybe opal
No beard, no tuft on head, even her tail shape is different but nothing I can find to identify her.
