Ameraucana Chickens
The festive and lively
Ameraucana Chicken, also known as the
Ameraucana is very popular for its distinctive appearance, and its unique eggs which are colored bright blue, green, turquoise, and deep olive. Many people refer to the
Ameraucana Chicken as the "Easter Egg Breed" because the eggs look as if they have been dyed the bright pastel hues of Easter.
Also, Ameraucana Chickens have exciting appearances, from the chick stage all the way through maturity. They have beards around their beaks and muffs on their heads, making them one of the most distinctive breeds of chickens available. These facial features give them an appearance similar to a chipmunk.
Ameraucana Chickens are normally bred to be excellent egg layers. In addition to substantial egg production, their hardiness and robustness allows them to be quite adaptable to a wide variety of environments. This makes them a go-to breed for people looking to raise exciting birds at all levels of breeding skill. If you are looking for a fun breed that will be the subject of much conversation and enjoyment, the Ameracauna Chicken is for you.
Ameraucana Chicken Facts
The
Ameraucana Chicken has South American Origins and is often spelled in many different ways:
Ameraucanas, or
Americana
Like most hatcheries, the Ameraucana Chickens we sell are bred to be primarily "Easter Egg Layers", thus they do not conform to the breeding standards of true Ameraucana Chickens. They are intended primarily to be pets and egg layers, rather than show birds.