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| Araucana |
Name: Other mixed breeds that lay colored eggs
are often referred to as Araucanas. This is a very
specific, rare breed however.
are often referred to as Araucanas. This is a very
specific, rare breed however.
Origin: Araucanas claim their origin from South
American Colloncas and Quetro (jungle Fowl hybrid)
breeds which is where they get their rumpless and
tufted traits from.
American Colloncas and Quetro (jungle Fowl hybrid)
breeds which is where they get their rumpless and
tufted traits from.
Uses: Araucanas are a very showy bird and are
generally used for ornamentality. However, true
strains lay large baby blue eggs and are an exciting
addition to any laying flock. Our strain boasts very
large eggs compared to the compact body-size.
Roosters to fill-out quite well as a smaller meat bird.
generally used for ornamentality. However, true
strains lay large baby blue eggs and are an exciting
addition to any laying flock. Our strain boasts very
large eggs compared to the compact body-size.
Roosters to fill-out quite well as a smaller meat bird.
Varieties: We have a few varieties that we are working on including White, Creole, Red Pyle, Blue Pyle
and more. Creole is a barred variety with orange, black, red and white. Red Pyle is a red and white
variety, Blue Pyle being the blue equivalent. We also have Wheaten which is similar to the Pyles except
that the hen is a ginger-buff coloration.
and more. Creole is a barred variety with orange, black, red and white. Red Pyle is a red and white
variety, Blue Pyle being the blue equivalent. We also have Wheaten which is similar to the Pyles except
that the hen is a ginger-buff coloration.
Terms: Like other bantams these are a smaller chicken. Hatchlings are called chicks. Young females
are pullets, young males are cockerels, adult females are hens and adult males are roosters. These
birds poses a gene that causes them to be without the last few vertebrae- this is called rumpless. They
also have small projections on the cheeks called pinnacles. These projections grow groups of feathers
known as tufts. Their short bumpy comb is known as a pea comb.
are pullets, young males are cockerels, adult females are hens and adult males are roosters. These
birds poses a gene that causes them to be without the last few vertebrae- this is called rumpless. They
also have small projections on the cheeks called pinnacles. These projections grow groups of feathers
known as tufts. Their short bumpy comb is known as a pea comb.
Behavior: These birds are a very tame and timid little breed. Very rarely do they show aggression. They
make excellent laying birds due to their mild manner and interesting eggs. Hens have been known to set
on their own eggs and hatch young. Roosters perform the routine strutting behavior that other chickens do
by stretching their wings down the their ankles and side-stepping toward the hen. They have a modest
little crow and are an all-around great addition to the heritage homestead.
make excellent laying birds due to their mild manner and interesting eggs. Hens have been known to set
on their own eggs and hatch young. Roosters perform the routine strutting behavior that other chickens do
by stretching their wings down the their ankles and side-stepping toward the hen. They have a modest
little crow and are an all-around great addition to the heritage homestead.
Breeding: Breeding Araucanas can be difficult due to their genetic make-up. The tufted gene has been
known to be a lethal gene, causing embryos to die in the shell prior to hatching. Because of this we need
to keep both tufted and non-tufted(clean faced) birds for breeding. We haven't completely unlocked all the
genetics behind this breed but will continue working on them. Like most chickens, one rooster can be
kept with multiple hens, the ideal ration being 1:7 or 2:12. They are a little more reserved about laying
eggs as the commercial birds are and will generally lay from late spring to fall for us.
known to be a lethal gene, causing embryos to die in the shell prior to hatching. Because of this we need
to keep both tufted and non-tufted(clean faced) birds for breeding. We haven't completely unlocked all the
genetics behind this breed but will continue working on them. Like most chickens, one rooster can be
kept with multiple hens, the ideal ration being 1:7 or 2:12. They are a little more reserved about laying
eggs as the commercial birds are and will generally lay from late spring to fall for us.
so do not need special requirements. Care should simply be given as to normal bantams of this smaller
1.0 - 2.0lb size. Keeping clean litter is ideal for their plumage and maintaining a good space ratio is smart
as well. If overcrowding occurs they have a tendency to pick at tufts which can be unsightly and painful.
Supply a roost, nest box and dusting area for them and your Araucanas should thrive.
1.0 - 2.0lb size. Keeping clean litter is ideal for their plumage and maintaining a good space ratio is smart
as well. If overcrowding occurs they have a tendency to pick at tufts which can be unsightly and painful.
Supply a roost, nest box and dusting area for them and your Araucanas should thrive.
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