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

[AwesomeChickenGuy]

Is this an Ameraucana

 

[SusanMc]

This is great, I’m getting some Ameraucauna chicks tomorrow, I’ll send pics as they grow

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Is this an Ameraucana
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Can’t see comb, single or pea? What leg color?

 

[WhatTheCluck89]

Not sure if it's ok that I post this here, I have another thread going on but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. This is a slate colored leg. No yellow tone. Everything else on the list checks out, but people were very quick to call these EEs. I don't really care, it's more about the amount of money I spent on them, and whether I suggest this breeder to others or not thank you for any input. (Birds in question are about 7 or 8 weeks old).

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Not sure if it's ok that I post this here, I have another thread going on but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. This is a slate colored leg. No yellow tone. Everything else on the list checks out, but people were very quick to call these EEs. I don't really care, it's more about the amount of money I spent on them, and whether I suggest this breeder to others or not thank you for any input. (Birds in question are about 7 or 8 weeks old).

Yes, they look slate.

 

[WhatTheCluck89]

Yes, they look slate.

 

[Jan Croot]

Thank you so much! I've never been able to understand the difference so this helped a lot! Many thanks!

The whole EE Vs Ameraucana flutter reminds me of Cheerleaders arguing over who's Prada backpack is better.

The mean girls are always making up arcane rules that no one but they can meet, and use these rules to make everyone else feel badly about themselves. Cyber bullies in high school moved to APA.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

The whole EE Vs Ameraucana flutter reminds me of Cheerleaders arguing over who's Prada backpack is better.

The mean girls are always making up arcane rules that no one but they can meet, and use these rules to make everyone else feel badly about themselves. Cyber bullies in high school moved to APA.

Okaaaay, well....EEs are literally mutts, and Ameraucana are purebreds. I’m not saying one’s better than the other, but they’re two very different things.

 

[WhatTheCluck89]

The whole EE Vs Ameraucana flutter reminds me of Cheerleaders arguing over who's Prada backpack is better.

The mean girls are always making up arcane rules that no one but they can meet, and use these rules to make everyone else feel badly about themselves. Cyber bullies in high school moved to APA.

Okaaaay, well....EEs are literally mutts, and Ameraucana are purebreds. I’m not saying one’s better than the other, but they’re two very different things.

You both make great points! Not trying to ruffle anyone's fathers✌❤ I'm just happy that mine MIGHT actually be true, purebred. I can't wait until they are older! I'll share pictures when they are over 10 weeks and all settled outside thanks again for the input @EmmaRainboe

 

[ILoveDaffy]

I have been fooled!!!!!!