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Ameraucana
ChickenRare breedThe Ameraucana is America's true blue-egg breed, developed in the 1970s–80s from Chilean Araucana stock but bred with muffs, a beard and a proper tail instead of the Araucana's risky ear tufts. A pea comb and slate legs round out the look, and hens reliably lay pastel blue eggs, often right through winter. Calm and hardy but a touch independent, they're friendly without being cuddle-seekers. A rewarding, cold-tolerant choice for anyone who wants blue eggs from a sound, healthy bird.
Beginner friendly
Quiet breed
Good with kids
Cold hardy
Broody
Good to know
- Lays true pastel-blue eggs
- Beard, muffs and a pea comb
- Calm but independent — not a lap chicken
- Hardy; often lays into winter
Egg colorBlue
Egg production150–250 / year
Weight5.5–6.5 lb
TemperamentDocile
BroodinessOccasional
ClimateCold hardy
PurposeEggs, Show
Varieties
Buff
BlackBlueBlue WheatenLavenderSilverWheatenWhiteBrown RedSilver BlueSplash
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