What's a White Rock? And why does my Easter Egger have big ears?

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Oh, I have learned now about researching before I buy. I got these two hens from a man selling White Rocks and an Araucana. I can't seem to get any good pictures of them, since they're shy (he didn't handle them much, but I'm trying to change that). They're also adjusting to life with our original flock of 4 red sexlinks (who are surprisingly kind to these newcomers, only a bit of mounting and pecking, no injuries), which could explain why they're a bit stressed out. My questions are:

•Is Snow actually a White Rock hen? She looks a little smutty to me, with all that yellow, but I hear it could just be old feathers before a molt, is this true? The guy also had Buff Orps, which makes me think she could be a cross (I also saw that White Rock combs are usually a little taller than Snow's). She lays large light brown eggs.

•Is Wash actually an Easter Egger? If so, what's with the large, blue and red ears? She lays tiny little blue eggs.

Would love the help!
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Their tails are down in the pictures because they're showing submission to our dominant hen Goldy.


 
They both look like hatchery quality of there breed (White Rock and EE hatcheries call them Araucana)
You cant see a chickens ears what you are seeing is the earlobes.

Chris
 
Well, you have to be happy you're getting a blue egg, though is small. But, yes, the odds of getting anything other than an EE is very, very long. Breeders of true Araucana birds are a very serious group and work hard to maintain their lines.

White Rocks, true old fashioned White Plymouth Rocks, are also few and far between. Run of the mill White Rocks are sold by hatcheries, re-sold by feed stores most everywhere. But then, this is true of just about all the major American standards. To get true types, you really have to connect with a heritage breeder.

If your birds are happy and healthy, then you're happy, right?
 

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