Is there a Difference Between Easter Egger and an Ameracauna???

[chick818]

I continue to see conflicting answers. Is there truly a difference? I have 4 young chicks (2 cochins and 2 mystery birds) and I would like to add a couple of more. This breed is one I am interested in but I am confused as to which name is the true name I should be searching for.

Thank You
~ Tara

 

[nivtup]

The short answer is yes there is.

 

[speckledhen]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=128806

There are numerous threads on this, but here is one. It's a much discussed topic and very misunderstood, though I really dont know why it's hard to understand personally.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Absolutely agreed--seems like it should be easy, and shouldn't be emotional

 

[tellynpeep]

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I think the misunderstanding is caused by all the hatcheries selling the EEs as "Ameraucana/Araucanas." Then purchasers are told by others that they are not either, but are EEs. I've seen hatchery websites that call them "Ameraucanas/Araucanas, the Easter Egger Chickens." Guess that could be confusing to some.

 

[Tailfeathers]

I agree with all the above, especially with regard to where the vast majority of confusion most likely comes from. If you do a Search on here for "Ameraucana" (and you can add me as the Author), you will find more than you probably care to read on the subject.

God Bless,

 

[Sierra pachie bars]

I bought a pullet from the feedstore. Was told she was a Ameracauna. She is clearly a EE. But for me I wanted the dark green eggs so I was more then happy with her. EE's are a pleasure to raise and so sweet. I did buy some White Ameracaunas from a member of our forum because I knew they would be true Ameracauna's. Which by the way was one of my best hatches ever! And they are simply stunning. I kept one pullet , and my friend has the rest of them. She has stunning light eyes and is also so sweet. Also true Ameracauna's lay blue eggs.
EE's can lay green colors like olive , and some even pink. I have also heard some even lay brown

So you kinda with a EE got to wait and see. But both are really nice birds. So really would depend on what you want.

 

[speckledhen]

I have both and love them all. My true Ameraucanas are the sweetest birds I own.

 

[Chickenmaven]

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Someone has to post on this, at least once a week.

 

[ging3rhoffman]

Is it rare for EE's to lay blue eggs?