Melanie,
Welcome to the ABC Forum!
Click on \"Ameraucana Myths and Facts\" at
http://groups.msn.com/ABCShareingPlace for a brief description. If you are looking for more information, the American Standard of Perfection, color version, is available from the A.P.A.
http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/ It sells for $48 plus $5 S/H. It gives a detailed description of the breed standards for everything from beaks, to wing carriage, to leg and feet color and color pictures (paintings) of many of the varieties. I have gotten my information from this book, as well as the Ameraucana Breeders Club handbooks (current handbook included in A.B.C. membership), and from reading various messages/posts on this forum and the ABC Shareing Place which discuss breed standards and the correct color to work toward.
I have also learned a lot from looking at photos that others have posted. On this forum, click on ABC Home Page, then Photos. There are some member\'s photo albums at ABC ShareingPlace -- click on Pictures. And, photos of most of the recognized varieties are available on The \"Color\" Pages of ABCShareing Place.
Susie