Andy Moyle - Day old chick

Araucana Type: Light, soft feathered Purpose: Egg Layer Average Weight: 2.5kg Eggs per year: Average Egg size: Eggs colour: 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, 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

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