Surprise chick

[ieatchicken]

Hoping it is a hen, we have enough roosters. Does McMurray sell Easter eggers? I didn’t see those in the catalog when I ordered. I tried to match the pic and the closest was Ameraucana and whiting true blue

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Aren't whiteing true blues the same thing? They Probobly spelled it Americana, common name for EE... Meant to manipulate people.

 

[ieatchicken]

Idk the catalog says this about them.

 

[Chickenhappy8708]

Idk the catalog says this about them.
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Lol, they sound like a spectialy EE. Same thing, cute chick just the same.

 

[ieatchicken]

Lol, they sound like a spectialy EE. Same thing, cute chick just the same.

Here we are are a few weeks later....I think I may have a partridge rock.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Here we are are a few weeks later....I think I may have a partridge rock.View attachment 2346062View attachment 2346062

Leg color is wrong, but it might change as the chick grows up though.

 

[ieatchicken]

Leg color is wrong, but it might change as the chick grows up though.

Oh good point! Pretty sure he is a he at this point. Still think he is an easter egger?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh good point! Pretty sure he is a he at this point. Still think he is an easter egger?

Possibly, EEs usually have green legs, rarely actual blue/slate legs.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh good point! Pretty sure he is a he at this point. Still think he is an easter egger?

What makes you think it's a boy?

 

[NatJ]

Still think he is an easter egger?

Probably, yes. McMurray lists them as "Ameraucanas," but people on here insist on calling them Easter Eggers. Mostly it's a matter of whether they are bred for a specific appearance (Ameraucana) or just to lay colored eggs (Easter Egger.)

Easter Eggers come in lots of colors, and often have dark legs. Most other common chicken breeds have yellow or white legs.