Before you bring them home
What to keep in mind
Blue parents can produce black, blue, and splash offspring. Color variety and breed identity are different things.
Spain · Breed
Andalusian
Slate-blue plumage gives this energetic Mediterranean layer its signature look.
- Egg color
- Chalk-White
- Purpose
- Egg layers
- Climate
- Warmer-climate candidate
- Broodiness
- Usually less inclined
Get to know this breed.
Egg expectations
Ask about the laying line.
Egg size: Medium to Large. Annual figures, where provided, are reference estimates rather than guarantees.
Size & disposition
Male 7 lbs. / Female 5.5 lbs.
Active. Individual birds and strains vary.
References & research notes
Research checked October 7, 2026. This is an introductory keeper profile. Breeding standards and varieties can differ by country.
The Livestock Conservancy status reported on the breed reference: Watch. Check its current list before making conservation decisions.