Lavender Ameraucana Breeders .... UNITE

[allison finch]

I contacted a local Americauna breeder who advertised she had several colors of chicks available, including blues....which I wanted. I went to her farm and picked out four chicks. I was delighted to see what looked like two lavenders, which I scooped up. The photos look a bit yellow, but they have no yellow. I suspect that is from my warm flash. Give me your opinion of them, as I am new to pure breds.

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Their legs are darker than they appear on the photos.

One question. I tried to pick out two blues, but I saw nothing that screamed blue to me. They looked more like wheatons to me. What do you folks think about their color? The breeder said the parents were show winners, but I have only their word for it.

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Other photos I have seen of blue chicks, I didn't see these "partridge" markings either. Just needing some opinions.

 

[Shaffer]

Well if you check the spelling they were not lying they are AmerIcanas aka Easter Eggers. Sorry but it appears you did not get exactly what you were expecting.

 

[Caitlin_VT]

Dak posted pictures of two quality hens/pullets just lately. That should give you an idea what they should look like, if they are not like that and roughly looking feathers you will need improvements. Same with the male's tails they will be very rough looking and stringy like if they have the K factor.

Thanks, I will keep those pictures saved!

 

[ZoiChick]

I concur. From Half dozen purchased I hatched 6 of the seven she sent. Well that's not quite true since the hatching date conflicted with a trip out of state my new friend Chickee actually completed the hatch for me. Chicks are 2 weeks now and doing fabulously. Huge thanks to Nancy and Candy. Both of these ladies were invaluable to me.

nice ! Candy is great.

Yes of course, Jason, Candy is a jewel. Much thanks to all those that offered advice. I am working on acquiring a black rooster. The plan is also to share some of these if they turn out , with a friend who has a whole pen of splits. I have a hen already that is said to be from Harry as well as her black split hatch mate. Actually five between the friend and myself in addition to her young splits. This was an impulse purchase and a learning experience so we shall see.The yellow on the 2 week olds is in fact pretty pale. I'n new to chickens and sometimes have to learn the hard way

 

[buckabucka]

I think this got lost in the shuffle - I was looking back to find information on feather quality. Does anyone have pictures of poor quality feathers? Juvies and/or adults - I would love a reference! And, is it best to wait until they get their adult feathers in to judge quality? Thanks!

Dak posted pictures of two quality hens/pullets just lately.  That should give you an idea what they should look like,  if they are not like that and roughly looking feathers you will need improvements.  Same with the male's tails they will be very rough looking and stringy like if they have the K factor.  

Caitlin_VT, in addition to those photos of two quality hens, look up post #311 and you will see photos of my not-so-quality rooster. His tail has the K factor that Shaffer describes. You can see it best in the last photo. He must have had some other quality issues too, because he dropped dead when he was just under a year old!

 

[Caitlin_VT]

Caitlin_VT, in addition to those photos of two quality hens, look up post #311 and you will see photos of my not-so-quality rooster. His tail has the K factor that Shaffer describes. You can see it best in the last photo. He must have had some other quality issues too, because he dropped dead when he was just under a year old!

Thanks, I will!

 

[Hangtown Farms]

Yes of course, Jason,

Candy is a jewel. Much thanks to all those that offered advice. I am working on acquiring a black rooster. The plan is also to share some of these if they turn out , with a friend who has a whole pen of splits.

I have a hen already that is said to be from Harry as well as her black split hatch mate. Actually five between the friend and myself in addition to her young splits. This was an impulse purchase and a learning experience so we shall see.The yellow on the 2 week olds is in fact pretty pale.

I'n new to chickens and sometimes have to learn the hard way

you are not alone on that. Good luck with the new lavenders

 

[allison finch]

Well if you check the spelling they were not lying they are AmerIcanas aka Easter Eggers. Sorry but it appears you did not get exactly what you were expecting.

I spoke with the breeder about this and she ASSURES me they are purebred Ameraucanas. She told me a number of her small flock have been shown and several have won "best in breed" at shows. I was wanting blues, which she said she had. When I arrived, there were none that I considered blue. She told me she thought I wanted blue wheaten........When I went to her farm, she had very organized and what seemed like carefully picked birds

The photo doesn't show the true color. I suspect it is because I was using a warm flash. There is no yellow in the color and the legs are dark grey, not the greenish cast seen in the photo. I guess I just ended up with non standard birds.

 

[DMRippy]

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I have never heard of a EE breeder that admitted that was what they had. Shaffer IS a well know Ameraucana Breeder so he is telling you the truth.

 

[ZoiChick]

Im new to chickens and sometimes have to learn the hard way

you are not alone on that. Good luck with the new lavenders

Thanks for the wishes Jason. Between myself and a friend we have 5 hens from Shaffer and another five from Shaffer hens over a Paul Rooster. These newest babies may or may not turn out, but hey they are only 6 and one looks nice. I think the little krl from Bargains 5 year old pen looks promising. So far. I'm also grateful to whoever mentioned the possible barring. Probably it's simpel fretting of the poor feather quality. It's amazing what one can see in chicks so young. This is how I learn best. Have both good examples and not so good at home to raise and evaluate.

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