The Araucana (Spanish: Gallina Mapuche) is a breed of domestic chicken from Chile. The name derives from the historic Araucanía region where it is believed to have originated. It lays blue-shelled eggs, one of very few breeds that do so. Breed standards for the Araucana vary from country to country.

2022年3月17日 · The Araucana is a clean-legged chicken, unlike the Brahma chicken, and the color of their legs may vary depending upon the color of the chicken. The Araucana comes in black, red, silver duck wing, white, and golden duck wing. The darker-colored varieties of this chicken may have black or blue legs.

2023年12月29日 · Araucana chickens are rare South American hybrids. They are rare and commercially unavailable, with only a few hundred globally. Only a few Araucana chicken breeders offer eggs and chicks online. Araucana chickens …

2021年5月17日 · By Alan Stanford, Ph.D., Eastern Show Chair Of The Araucana Club Of America — The Araucana chicken has some bizarre features; they are rumpless and have ear tufts. Oh yes, and they lay blue eggs. These rumpless birds are missing more than just tail feathers; they are missing the entire coccyx.

2022年10月2日 · Araucana’s are so often confused with the Ameraucana and Easter Egger breeds, but they are very different if you know what you are looking for. We will explore this unique and rare breed, it’s characteristics, and much more in this article.

2024年8月26日 · Araucana chicken is a very beautiful breed and also known for their ability to lay colored eggs. It’s a rare breed with much controversy and numerous challenges. The origin of the Araucana is still up for debate, however many believe they originated in Chile.

2024年3月25日 · Also called Gallina Mapuche, an Araucana chicken is a breed distinguished by its distinctive feather tufts and lack of a tail. These chickens are famous for laying blue-shelled eggs. Additionally, they’re valued for both their egg production and their meat. Araucana chickens originate from Chile.

The Araucana Club of America is dedicated to promoting interest in and knowledge of the funny looking, quirky chicken we call the Araucana. We thank you for visiting our website and encourage you to look around and learn as much as you can.

The Araucana is a challenging breed that combines several unusual traits; first there are the peduncles (tufts) ; second they are rumpless (have no tail), third they produce blue eggs and finally there are the various combinations of skin (yellow or white) and shank (yellow or willow)color depending upon the feather coloring of the bird.

2023年6月13日 · Araucana chickens are hardy birds that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. They are also disease-resistant and can adapt well to different environments. They are great for backyard settings and can thrive in both urban and rural areas.