PeckyBeak Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I bought a Lavender Araucana from a very reputable source, she has been laying since October but the eggs are a pinky white. I thought that all Araucana's laid blue eggs, is that not the case? I wouldn't swop her anyway as she is an absolute delight, like a little ballerina the way she prances around, we call her DJ Silvie as her ear muffs look like headphones. Would post a pic. but not worked out how to yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Here's how to post pics All pure bred araucanas should lay Blue eggs. Some strains lay green but a pinky white egg isn't right Does she look like this... Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 the araucana club is discussing how to 'define' the breed and they're currently saying that if it DOESN'T lay a blue egg then it isn't a pure araucana but crossed with something else. It should be a defining genetic feature, so i'm afraid yours isn't as pure as she could be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thanks, Finally sorted out some pics of DJ Silvie and her pinky white egg, can't help but love her even if she isn't as 'pure' as she could be. pix fixed by enpekt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 She looks like a Leghorn x Araucana Not pure but a stunner! What a lovely hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 She's very pretty whatever colour eggs she lays . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpekt Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I love her too! She's a beautiful DJ, just needs decks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) I'd agree she isn't a pure Araucana, but she is a very pretty girl and she can see properly! My araucana has a mop of feathers that mean she can't see much in front of her - she gets a few surprises, like when she bumps into our cat! http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac247/morrowsall/omlet%20pics/P1030308.jpg Edited January 24, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I'd agree she isn't a pure Araucana, but she is a very pretty girl and she can see properly! My araucana has a mop of feathers that mean she can't see much in front of her - she gets a few surprises, like when she bumps into our cat! Does she make 'squeaky-gate' noises like mine, or does she 'bok-bok'? Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 She is a squeaky chook, still sounds a bit like a chick at times but she's a big girl now 5 months old! A very funny bird, seems quite dim, but I think it's the obscured vision - then again maybe she is just a bit thick! I'm very envious of your egg though, Hen's not laying yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Juanita is a little bit older than your LA. The days are getting longer so hopefully, yours will start to lay soon! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Got my dates wrong - she's hatch at the beginning of July so she is nearly 7 months old! Come on that girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Juanita was hatched the 26th of June - so 7 months old. But she's only just started laying. I'm sure yours won't be long.. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 The face looks a bit Faverolle and the egg colour is correct for one too so maybe she is part Fav? Very sweet hen though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 She is lovely, but you have been sold a 'dud' for want of a better word. Very naughty of the breeder to fob you off. Have you contacted them about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks for all of your comments, Love the photo of your beautiful hen Chuckmum6. Haven't contacted dealer yet, but am hoping to get another couple of hens soon from him so will mention it then. Other chooks I have had from him have been 'as advertised' and I now have an excuse to get another chook that is a true Araucana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I got my first egg from Hen Solo today (as seen in the earlier picture), a bit more green than blue at the moment, do you think that will change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Ooh, hard to say. Green sounds very pretty, though. Saronne x P.S. well done Hen Solo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
