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BBS Ameraucanas
Her Chickies first began working with BBS Ameraucanas in March 2024. BBS stands for Black, Blue, and Splash, referring to three distinct varieties, all of which are recognized by both the American Poultry Association (APA) and American Bantam Association (ABA).
Our Beginning
It was a rough start with our Ameraucanas, as they were our first SOP breed. Caring for them was very different from handling hatchery chicks. I was constantly worried about their survival, with each bird feeling like a walking, squawking $100 investment in my eyes—especially considering the cost of purchasing, raising, feeding, and housing them. The first year is always the hardest in my honest opinion, but once you work through it, it gets a little easier.
Breeding Differences
Our BBS Ameraucanas definitely require more work than our Ermines. With our Ermines, we're working with two distinct varieties that don't have much variation, whereas our BBS involve three separate varieties, two of which with endless possible variations due to the blue gene being an incomplete dominant gene. So while Ermine are simply black and white, Blue and Splash come with a lot more complexities — like variations in lacing, depth of color, and the way splashing appears. However, they have been around a lot longer than Ermine has and thus type is much better.
Recessive Genetics
Our BBS pens are clean for lavender and recessive white. <3
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My Best Advice for BBS Ameraucanas
If you want clean, cool-toned BBS, keep them out of the sun, mud, and rain. Exposure to the sun can cause them to become sun-bleached, which may cause their blue feathers to take on a warmer tone.
Photo Examples of BBS Ameraucanas
Black Cockerel (3 Months)
Blue Cockerel (3.5 Months)
Blue Cockerel (3.5 Months)
Black Ameraucanas from BBS breeding adhere to the same standards as Black Ameraucanas that are not from BBS breeding. They all follow the same Standard of Perfection (SOP).
For all Black varieties, the beetle green sheen is highly desired.
Blue Cockerel (3.5 Months)
Blue Cockerel (3.5 Months)
Blue Cockerel (3.5 Months)
The Blue and Splash varieties are both influenced by the blue (Bl) gene, which controls their coloration.
The Standard calls for Blue Ameraucanas to be a darker blue with crisp, distinct, and dark lacing. They should also have a uniform coloration.
Splash Cockerel (8 Months)
Blue Cockerel (3.5 Months)
Splash Cockerel (8 Months)
Splash Ameraucanas must be mostly cool off-white with blue feathers. They should be not predominantly blue.