Blue ameraucana

While Ameraucanas are more common in the United States than Araucanas, they are available only through reputable breeders, regardless of advertisements by hatcheries and other large-scale, distribution sources. If you are in the market for Ameraucanas and see an advertisement for "Americanas," be forewarned: there is no such breed.

Marie with the Meyer Hatchery team talks about why some blue feathered chicken breeds may not always appear blue. They can have black or splash feathers too.

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The Ameraucana is a beautiful breed known for its ability to lay beautiful blue eggs.

Black Ameraucana Chickens are the most popular variety of this breed, very rare, and in limited supply here in the United States. The Ameraucana breed is a healthy, cold hearty, attractive chicken, so you will love these baby chicks and you can watch them grow up to lay beautiful shades of blue eggs.

Currently molting, this is what a real Ameraucana usually looks like. Slate legs, recognized color (in this case, blue) and a full set of muffs and beard with a pea comb. They should only lay blue eggs, not green or brown. This beautiful hen here is a year old, and though she looks fluffier than one should be, it is because of her just finishing her molt and being in breezy weather.

The Ameraucana chicken is known for its friendly nature and unique blue eggs. Learn about this breed’s characteristics, care tips, and how to raise them in your flock.