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Araucana Eggs by bourgeoisbee on Flikr.com
Light, soft feathered
Egg Layer
2.5kg
Blue green
History
The name of the Araucana was taken from teh Chilean Araucana Indians who originated the breed. Pockets of Araucana can still be seen in the Amazon Basin and in isolated areas in the high fincas of the
Andes Range.
Characteristics
The Araucana can be large, bantam or rumpless- which means no tail sticking up, no “Parsons Nose” and with ear tufts of feathers.
They are a placid bird and very hardy.
The usual colours are Lavender, Blue, Black/Red, Silver Duckwing,
Golden Duckwing, Blue/Red, Pyle, Crele, Spangled, Cuckoo, Black and White
Breed Club
Araucana Club of Great Britain
www.araucana.org
