Ermine Ameraucana
Ermine Ameraucana chickens are a fascinating project breed known for their striking white and black plumage pattern reminiscent of a Dalmatian. These birds not only stand out visually but also lay blue eggs.
Ermine Color Genetics
The color genetics behind the beautiful coloration of the ermine Ameraucana are based on Dominant White - a unique genetic twist. The ermine color in these birds is a result of two co-dominant genes: dominant white and black. The dominant white gene has pigment holes that allow the black to seep through, creating the appearance of black polka dots on a white base.
About my birds
My hens are from eggs I hatched from Leigh Schilling Edward’s. Roosters tested negative for recessive white & homozygous for blue egg gene. I breed to the proposed SOP for the Ermine Ameraucana and am on the Ermine Ameraucan breeders list for Washington State.