Araucana Araucanas are exceptionally rare and have their origins in South America, although they were developed here in the US. Araucanas that meet the breed standard are rumpless and tufted, however they are exceptionally difficult to breed because the tufted gene can cause a high percentage of the chicks to die in their shells. In addition, the tufts often aren't symmetrical, even in purebred Araucanas. For these reasons, Araucanas are only available through breeders at this time, and not hatcheries. This breed is most famous for laying blue-shelled eggs. They should not be confused with Easter Eggers, which can lay blue and green eggs, and do not conform to any breed standard. However, many hatcheries continue to call their Easter Eggers "Araucanas" (or various other misspellings). If you are interested in showing your birds, make sure that you have true Ameraucana or Araucana. Araucana Rooster

Origins/History: Class: All Other Breeds

Type: Large Fowl & Bantam

Size: Small (4-5 lbs)

Rarity: Rare

Purpose: Dual

Recognized Varieties: Black, Black Red, Golden Duckwing, Silver Duckwing, White

Egg Facts: Egg Laying: Good (3/wk)

Egg Color: Light Blue

Egg Size: Medium

Fancy Features: Comb Type: Pea Comb

Crested: No

Feathered Legs: No

Number of Toes: 4

Suitability to Backyard Life: Cold Hardiness: Hardy in winter

Heat Tolerance: Not especially heat hardy

Bears Confinement: Tolerates confinement

Especially Docile: No

Setter/Broody: Yes

Personality: Unknown

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