Please, help me identify my chicken!

[Eelio]

Any ideas as to what breed of chickens the tan & black girls are? In September, amongst others, I ordered two Spangled Russian Orloffs & two Ameraucanas from Ideal. To my great sadness, two of my babies didn't survive their journey. The two chicks that passed were identical, and the two that survived (pictured), obviously were identical. They are still a little young to lay eggs and winter has been less than mild here in PA, to say the least, so I am sure they are in no rush. I love them regardless of what breed they are, but the curiosity is killing me!

 

[Welshies]

Ameraucana I'd say

 

[featheredplanets]

Ameraucana I'd say

What colour Ameraucana would she be?

 

[sourland]

They are Easter Eggers color is not appropriate for any variety of Ameraucana. Sadly, many hatcheries and retailers sell EE labeled 'Americana', 'Araucana' or 'Ameraucana'.

 

[4 ever Orpington]

The one in front is Easter Egger. I have just like it. The rear one is barred Rock.

 

[sylviethecochin]

X3. Beardless EE and barred rock.

 

[8 Chicks 1967]

They are not Ameraucana. They are a common example of an Easter egger. Slightly muffed and no beard. The willow shanks are common as well. They will be slim compact birds and depending on the background will lay, Pink, Green or shades of blue. They were probably labeled Americana and not ameraucana. Its a licensing thing and I don't like it, but it is what it is. Very hardy girls. I have one as well that gives us Pink eggs. A little skittish and vocal.

 

[Eelio]

They are Easter Eggers color is not appropriate for any variety of Ameraucana. Sadly, many hatcheries and retailers sell EE labeled 'Americana', 'Araucana' or 'Ameraucana'.

I was suspicious of that! When trying to decide what type of chicks I wanted, I came across those warnings.

 

[Eelio]

X3. Beardless EE and barred rock.

Barred Rock?? She was supposed to be a Dominique. I definitely need to find a new hatchery. Luckily, these chickens are my spoiled backyard "pets" and not for show or breeding, but not getting what I paid for or requested is not cool!

 

[Eelio]

They are Easter Eggers color is not appropriate for any variety of Ameraucana. Sadly, many hatcheries and retailers sell EE labeled 'Americana', 'Araucana' or 'Ameraucana'.

You hit the nail on the head- Ideal sold them as "Ameraucana." I had to look at the invoice to make sure I had the spelling correct.