Why don't my "Ameraucanas" have the beard and muff feathers? I bought the chicks from Southern Stat

[OliveGrace]

I'm afraid the muffs come in pretty much at hatching, at least going by this chick - Easter Egger x Cochin;

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It also depends on what was used to make the Easter Egger, I think. Generally, you won't find a genuine Ameraucana anywhere but a breeder, and a few select hatcheries, and when you do they're sold by the specific color. Here's a good article on them;

https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2013/12/ameraucana-vs-araucana-vs-easter-egger.html

Thanks for the link!

 

[OliveGrace]

Consider joining our Ameraucana Alliance to get the whole story and more. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary. Memberships start at just $10 and include a 40+ page Ameraucana Handbook to 1st time members!

I will check it out!

 

[Amer]

They weren't Ameraucanas, they are Easter Eggers. Some people call those birds Ameraucanas for some unknown reason

Well said. I'll just say that instead of explaining why they are called that. Lol.

 

[HH.Wench]

My local farm store had pens full of Easter Eggers and assured me they were all Ameraucanas. Seems to be par for the course.

 

[pennyJo1960]

most all farm stores including tsc calls them ameracauna but they are Easter eggers
blue to green egg layers

 

[Conan]

Oh... I love them all the same but because I can only have a small number of chickens I am sad that I didn't get the Ameraucanas I was hoping for. Thanks

The good news is that Easter Eggers are just awesome! They have a ton of personality and an all around good time. Your girls are lovely

 

[HH.Wench]

The good news is that Easter Eggers are just awesome! They have a ton of personality and an all around good time. Your girls are lovely

Very true! i am still debating on switching over from purebred Ameraucanas to Easter Eggers. The EE are so colorful and beautiful.

 

[Conan]

Very true! i am still debating on switching over from purebred Ameraucanas to Easter Eggers. The EE are so colorful and beautiful.

Plus it's just so cool to watch them grow. Chicks that looked identical feather out dramatically different than one another and I just never tire of seeing that!

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

Sorry... Anyway! I purchased them as chicks from the Southern States at Easter. We have just moved into a home that had a chicken coop so I couldn't wait to get my first chicks. I purchased the two supposedly Ameraucanas and one barred rock who is so smart. Here are there photos. The brown and black one is Emma and the tan/grey/lavender one is Eleanore. These pullets are 4 months old. Do they develop the cheeks later?

Thanks

I think you got Easter Eggers. Off-topic, OMG I WANT YOUR SHOES!

 

[OliveGrace]

Very true! i am still debating on switching over from purebred Ameraucanas to Easter Eggers. The EE are so colorful and beautiful.

I do love them no matter what. I have raised them from chicks and they are beautiful! They are much more skittish than my Barred Rock.