- Feb 15, 2013
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Hello everyone! I recently purchased a few pure Ameraucana pullets, I want to confirm that they look true to breed. Thanks!
2x Blue and 1x Splash
2x Blue and 1x Splash
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They’re black, but they came from mint eggs. Still hope they end up laying blue.Pretty birds. What color are their legs?
Appreciate the info Barnyard ChaosFirst my disclaimer: I am learning and do NOT profess to have any real experience! (Except, of course, having had the pleasure of Snowflake's company for awhile and her genes throughout my current flock. See my avatar at left
That said, I went in search of info that might confirm or deny your birds are Ameraucanas. (Oh BTW, congrats on using the correct spelling!)
The American Poultry Association publishes 'standards' they look for in certain accepted breeds, including Ameraucanas. I've listed them below, with the link. But bottom line, you know they are Ameraucanas when: 1) they lay blue eggs, 2) they have a pea comb, and 3) they have muffs and beards, but NO ear tufts.
http://www.ameraucana.org/Ameraucana Standard
Ameraucana Shape (Bantam & Large Fowl Females)
COMB: Pea.
BEAK: Curved.
FACE: Nearly hidden by muffs.
EYES: Expressive.
WATTLES: Small, preferably absent.
EARLOBES: Small.
MUFFS AND BEARD: Full, well-rounded, medium length.
HEAD: Medium size.
NECK: Medium length.
HACKLE: Full.
BACK: Medium length.
CUSHION: Moderate.
TAIL: Medium length, well spread, carried at 40º angle above horizontal.
WINGS: Fairly prominent, carried above the hock joint.
BREAST: Full.
BODY AND STEARN: Full but trim, fluff well-tucked up.
LEGS AND TOES: Medium length, four toes.
I thought the same, too low? When they’re not roosting their tails are more upwards. They came from a woman who bought a fertilized dozen— 4/12 hatched from mint green eggs, she wanted blue layers, assuming they would lay green like the eggs they came from she sold them.Their tail shape is not quite right, but overall not bad. Maybe hatchery quality ameraucanas?