Do I have 2 roosters??

[Bossmom412]

The EE seems to have red colour leakage in certain parts of his body (like for example, on his wings), which points to male. At 6 and 7 weeks old, however, the comb is what mainly gives it away.

Male-specific feathering usually appears after 12 weeks



OP spelled it as Americauna, which I believe is a fancier name for an EE. It could have been a typo, in which case, I’d agree with you

Bought them at tractor supply - straight run Ameraucanas - that’s all the info I have on them

 

[Bossmom412]

As I understand it there are Arcauanas, Ameracaunas, Easter Eggers, and Olive Eggers. EEs and OEs are mixes. Arcaunas are rare because they have a lethal gene that results in a 50% chick mortality so you don’t see them as often.
Ameracaunas developed from those but somehow bred out the lethal gene. There is no such thing as an “Americauna” unless it is a marketing gimmick to sell Easter Eggers. I could be wrong and if I am I’m sure someone will let me know lol

I misspelled it, accidentally added the “I”…doesn’t mean they aren’t EE but they were labeled ameraucana at the store.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I misspelled it, accidentally added the “I”…doesn’t mean they aren’t EE but they were labeled ameraucana at the store.

Tractor Supply is notorious for labeling EEs as Ameracaunas. Ameracaunas are recognized by the APA; EEs are not. Ameracaunas should have slate colored legs, beards and muffs. I can’t tell if the first one is working on growing those or his leg color so it’s possible you got one Ameracauna and one EE. I only know any of this because my aunt’s neighbor bred Ameracaunas and I had a few of his birds over the years. I’ve never had an EE but I am getting one in a couple weeks so that will be fun. I hear they can lay all kinds of egg colors whereas an Ameracauna generally lays blue or green.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

None of this really matters if you are happy with them. I have just read a lot of threads on here esp lately where people think they have Ameracaunas and they don’t and it always seems to involve Tractor Supply.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Tractor Supply is notorious for labeling EEs as Ameracaunas. Ameracaunas are recognized by the APA; EEs are not. Ameracaunas should have slate colored legs, beards and muffs. I can’t tell if the first one is working on growing those or his leg color so it’s possible you got one Ameracauna and one EE. I only know any of this because my aunt’s neighbor bred Ameracaunas and I had a few of his birds over the years. I’ve never had an EE but I am getting one in a couple weeks so that will be fun. I hear they can lay all kinds of egg colors whereas an Ameracauna generally lays blue or green.

I have to correct you. You keep saying "AMERACAUNAS are recognized by the APA," and you are mistaken. The correct spelling of the breed accapted by the APA is:
AMERAUCANA.
Please note carefully where the "U" appears in the word. Any other spelling may mean what you have is not a purebred, APA-recognized bird, but rather a mixed-breed "mutt" bird that will not breed true. Let the buyer beware!

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I have to correct you. You keep saying "AMERACAUNAS are recognized by the APA," and you are mistaken. The correct spelling of the breed accapted by the APA is:
AMERAUCANA.
Please note carefully where the "U" appears in the word. Any other spelling may mean what you have is not a purebred, APA-recognized bird, but rather a mixed-breed "mutt" bird that will not breed true. Let the buyer beware!

Good call. I can’t even spell it right why would Tractor Supply be able to?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Good call. I can’t even spell it right why would Tractor Supply be able to?

Tractor Supply does it on purpose. You made an honest mistake.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I misspelled it, accidentally added the “I”…doesn’t mean they aren’t EE but they were labeled ameraucana at the store.

True Ameraucana's are sold with color denoted and are much more expensive than EE/Americanas. Few feed stores sell Ameraucanas, I've only seen them once myself.

Nothing wrong with EEs, but there's no standard colorization for them. The reddish brown one is male based on comb and looks like some rust patches are coming in, and assuming the cream one is also an EE that's also likely a male based on comb.

 

[Mrs. K]

Sometimes, rather early you will see a difference in feet and legs, with male birds being thicker.

But a red comb at that age is most definite.

 

[Bossmom412]

Tractor Supply is notorious for labeling EEs as Ameracaunas. Ameracaunas are recognized by the APA; EEs are not. Ameracaunas should have slate colored legs, beards and muffs. I can’t tell if the first one is working on growing those or his leg color so it’s possible you got one Ameracauna and one EE. I only know any of this because my aunt’s neighbor bred Ameracaunas and I had a few of his birds over the years. I’ve never had an EE but I am getting one in a couple weeks so that will be fun. I hear they can lay all kinds of egg colors whereas an Ameracauna generally lays blue or green.

Ok, so here are some closer pics of my so called “ameraucanas”. My brown roo has those dark slate like legs, but the cream hen has more green-ish slate/olive colored legs. I do also have 1 laying hen that I was also told was ameraucana “Tina” (after Tina turner) and she lays HUGE blue eggs, I’ll attach her pic too and i also a couple laying EE hens and they do give blue, blue-ish green and pink eggs- it’s so fun!