The True Truth: How to tell an Easter Egger from an Ameraucana. Even if you think you have an Ameraucana, do check!

[JadeFarms]

Does anyone have pics of an Ameraucana rooster? What about an EE?

This is an ameraucana rooster. Notice how he also has the perfect pea comb, not the modified one on EE has.

 

[black_cat]

This is an ameraucana rooster. Notice how he also has the perfect pea comb, not the modified one on EE has.View attachment 2434998View attachment 2434999

*tries Very Hard to remember* this one is Ryder, right?

 

[JadeFarms]

*tries Very Hard to remember* this one is Ryder, right?

He’s Ranger, I’m actually surprised you remembered one of their names. Ryder is honored! He’s a blue ameraucana. Here’s an old pic of him.

 

[black_cat]

He’s Ranger, I’m actually surprised you remembered one of their names. Ryder is honored! He’s a blue ameraucana. Here’s an old pic of him.View attachment 2435001

Wait....if this is Ryder and that's Ranger, who's Rocky?

 

[JadeFarms]

Wait....if this is Ryder and that's Ranger, who's Rocky?

I don’t have a Rocky

 

[black_cat]

I don’t have a Rocky

Crap. Who had Rocky???? Anyway, please tell Ranger that I'm very sorry I thought his name was Ryder, and please tell both Ranger and Ryder that they're very handsome.

 

[JadeFarms]

Crap. Who had Rocky???? Anyway, please tell Ranger that I'm very sorry I thought his name was Ryder, and please tell both Ranger and Ryder that they're very handsome.

I definitely will! Although Ranger acts like he knows it

 

[Allthefloofs]

Awesome post! Thanks for this. I feel like I have gotten fragments of this info but having it all here and organized completes the picture of this breed so well!

 

[CHlCKEN]

I have one Blue Wheaten “Ameracauna” hen, at least I believe so. We got her from TSC about 5 years ago with another who has since passed.View attachment 2367818
Here are some recent EE I got out of her:View attachment 2367815

Absolutely stunning!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Here's my EE and her cochin mix babies.
Side note: Am I correct in thinking that they'll likely be olive Eggers?

Edit: I forgot to mention that she lays bright blue eggs.

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Hey! How did these turn out, @lyleg5895?