While similar, these three are separate breeds, and only two are recognized by the American Poultry Association and lay blue eggs instead of green tinted. It seems that the primary genes for egg color are not the problem, but rather some color modifying genes that need to be bred out. Edges of their wings and tail feathers can have blue/slate or black edging, helping to indicate which color variety they are. See more ideas about Chicken breeds, Poultry and … The APA and ABA Standards call for a blue egg, but there is a lot of room in that description, with acceptable colors varying from very pale blue to deep blue, and nearly white to a blue egg with a slight green tinge. Then again, this could just be dependent upon individual, or genes. Apr 28, 2013 - Explore ChickenJunkie's board "Wheaten/Blue Wheaten Ameraucana Chickens", followed by 628 people on Pinterest. You will love these baby chicks and can watch them … The Ameraucana is often confused with other chicken breeds, especially the Araucana and Easter Egger chickens (sometimes labeled Americanas). We have a limited supply of this rare variety that was created by John W Blehm. Never broody and we’ve had her for 4 years now. Ideally each feather is laced with black. My Wheaten AM hen doesn't lay eggs that are any bluer than the other varieties I've tried out. Availability: Standard Straight-Run Chicks & Hatching Eggs APA Classification: All Other Standard Breeds Average Size: 5.5lbs.- Hens & 6.5lbs.- Cocks Plumage: Hens have an off-white/cream under coat with golden tones on top. Ameraucana (click to view more pictures) Ameraucanas are the perky, chubby-cheeked birds that add a 'pop' of blue to your egg basket. Brown, tan, or cream-colored eggs, however, should never be accepted in your Ameraucana breeding pens. The true Ameraucana is an APA recognized breed of chicken developed in the United States. These are not “Easter Eggers”, nor are they “Araucana”…they are the real deal! I have an Ameraucana! She lays pastel blue green eggs almost every day; 5 per week!. She loves her two Isbar sisters and is in the middle of the pecking order. She has little ear muffs and is indeed winter hardy. She lets you hold her … Then again, this could just be dependent upon individual, or genes. She’s wheaton color and her temperament is so sweet we named her Honey. These are in limited supply. They have a fascinating history. Selecting for egg color is not a priority in some varieties that have many other traits that some of us feel need to be developed first. I highly recommend these smart, friendly birds. We started offering Blue Ameraucana day-old chicks in 2019. The feathers are a blue/gray color, but the eggs are true blue.