Odd ball out, what am I? (lots of pictures)

[pulletkeeper]

I think the chipmunk look is absolutely adorable!! I know it isn't what you wanted but it is adorable nonetheless.....

 

[Zahboo]

I found the breeder through a BYC search and the legs of the parents are all blue. Maybe just a genetic toss?

 

[Illia]

Yeah, after a search as well - The Harlequins are merely splash Ameraucanas. There's no genetic tossing though - This chick is an EE, just. . . How it came along is an interesting thing.

 

[Minniechickmama]

Don't confuse breed with variety! They can still be purebred Ameraucanas with an unrecognized coloring. If you had an Ameraucana bred to a Salmon Faverolle, then it is a cross breed. There is a difference. The question is, why would a person cross the two varieties unless they are working on a project or it was an accident? If you are wanting show quality birds, then you have an odd "man" out. And if she was using some SF somewhere in this experiment, then clearly that is a throwback gene and you just happened to get the one who carries it. It is still cute and will probably be a fine bird for something, just not breeding pure variety.

 

[Munkeesmama]

Well, It is a great bid (so far) and cute to boot, just not what i was expecting, but i'm not upset or anything, was more just curious.