I have new chicks. After the slaughter of over half my flock by the neighbor's dog, I decided to bring in some more chicks and create a little diversity. So, I ordered 10 Araucana chicks from Healthy Chicks. The thought of getting blue and green eggs intrigued me. Plus, the adults look really neat. But, I'm not sure if I have Araucana or Ameracauna chicks. Both lay the blue and green eggs and the order form didn't specify. But, the box had Araucana written on it. So, I assumed that's the breed they are. After looking at the photos of the chicks, I'm not sure now. They look more like the Ameracaunas. I guess I'll have to wait until they're grown to know for sure. There are supposed to be differences. The Araucana chickens have ear tufts and hte Ameracaunas have muffs and beards. Either way, I have more chicks!

Does this mean you'll soon be having green eggs and ham?
ReplyDeleteThat's what i told my son we'd have when he helped pick out the chicks. :)
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