Is this really a Silver Ameraucana?

[ElysianAcres]

I was told by this rooster's previous owners that he was a full Silver Ameraucana. I know that people are often told that a bird is a full Ameraucana when it's really an Easter Egger mutt, so I was just wondering if he does in fact look to be a true Ameraucana? I ask because he's a proud papa to 8 new chicks now, and I'm wondering about the likelihood that he passed on the blue egg gene to them. TIA!

 

[donrae]

Nope, he's an Easter egger. That nice pea comb bodes well for blue egg genes, though, so there's a good chance you'll have some green eggers if momma laid brown.

 

[ThePRfan]

He's a EE,although the ameruacana,passed pea combing and egg gene to the EE.
I need a better pic

 

[ElysianAcres]

This is the only other picture I can find at the moment that shows him more up close. I figured he's an EE, and at least 2 of the chicks were by my EE hens, the rest are from my Golden Buffs and Production Reds, so I have a little hope for some blue/green layers

 

[Wyandottes7]

He's an Easter Egger.

 

[BantamLover21]

Easter Egger.

 

[rainbowrooster]

The previous owner lied or doesn't know what they are talking about. Anytime you see/hear the word silver in a breed description then the bird should be black and white. Some varieties of silver females can have reddish hues in the breast but not the roosters. This bird wouldn't be a silver variety of anything Including an EE. However, he may carry the gene for blue eggs but only time will tell.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Sorry to say, but he is an Easter Egger. Unfortunately, most people who sell "true Ameraucanas" are actually selling Easter Eggers.

 

[Michael OShay]

He's an Easter Egger for sure. The greenish legs are a dead giveaway. Sorry. (