Information on the Araucana chicken breed

Variegated – with or without tail

General information about the Araucana

The Araucana, whose origin has not been proven with absolute certainty, but which comes from South America. They only became popular as ornamental poultry in the 1960s. Due to their posture, it is immediately recognizable that they are related to the fighting hens. This laying breed has a wide range of egg colors.

Appearance of Araucanas

The special thing about these chickens is that they come with or without tails. The rest of their appearance can also vary greatly: there are breeds with or without beards, breeds with or without ear tufts. In purebred condition they are tailless, which means that they lack not only the tail feathers but also the tail vertebrae, as well as the bristle gland. Purebred Araucanas have a pea comb. Pom-poms and tuffs, these head feathers on the skin warts and the ear lobes, which are unique among domestic chickens, are possible. The legs are green and the beak yellow and black. The comb and wattles are red and the iris is orange-red. The cocks weigh approx. 2.5 kg.

Existing dwarf form

Yes, dwarf Araucana

Araucana colors

barred
white
blue (with and without hem)
black red
blue red
wild-colored
blue wild-colored
gold-necked
blue gold-necked
silver-necked
black
gold wheat-colored
blue wheat-colored

Araucana husbandry

Araucanas are excellent in enclosures but can also be kept free-range. They do not have high requirements, but the food should not be too sticky, otherwise the head feathers will stick together easily. It is also advisable to trim the feathers around the cloaca so that fertilization is more successful.

Character of Araucanas

With their calm character, they are one of the most robust breeds. They are rather shy in nature but will eat out of your hand with a little patience.

Eggs from Araucana hens

The characteristic color is green-blue to turquoise, but this can vary greatly. In Great Britain there are flocks that lay pink and even red eggs.