Araucana
A rare and distinctive blue egg-laying breed known for its rumpless trait and unique genetics—ideal for experienced keepers and breeding-focused flocks.
Sex & Age:
- Chicks: Straight run & one day–one week old
- Feathered Out / Coop-Ready: Straight run unless otherwise specified & 8–12 weeks old
- Laying Age: Sexed & 16–24 weeks old
- Breeding Pairs: One male and one female, both breeding age
Minimum Order:
- Chicks:
- Summer: Minimum of 6
- Winter: Minimum of 12
- Hatching Eggs: Minimum of ½ dozen per breed
Raised On-Farm:
- Carefully raised with a focus on health, genetic integrity, and breed preservation
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Temperament: Alert & confident
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Egg Production: Moderate–high (~180–240 eggs/year)
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Egg Color: Blue
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Experience Level: Advanced
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Araucanas are a unique and rare breed best suited for experienced keepers due to their specialized genetics and breeding considerations. Their rumpless trait and blue egg production make them highly distinctive, while their alert and independent nature suits free-range environments. Ideal for those interested in breed preservation, advanced breeding, or maintaining true blue egg genetics.
For full breed details, care tips, and history, visit Our Breeds page to explore the Araucana in more depth.
Availability is limited and seasonal. If marked as Sold Out or Coming Soon, please check back or join our mailing list for updates.
Live chicks and hatching eggs are shipped with care. Due to factors outside our control fertility, hatch rates, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
We guarantee live arrival of shipped poultry when all shipping guidelines are followed. Hatching eggs are non-refundable.
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