Before you bring them home
What to keep in mind
U.S. exhibition standards describe rumpless birds with ear tufts. Tuft genetics make breeding a specialist project.
South America · Breed
Araucana
A blue-egg breed with a distinctive history and different standards around the world.
- Egg color
- Blue
- Purpose
- Egg layers
- Climate
- Adaptable with suitable housing
- Broodiness
- Varies by bird or strain
Get to know this breed.
Egg expectations
150–200 eggs per year
Egg size: Medium to Large Market. Annual figures, where provided, are reference estimates rather than guarantees.
Size & disposition
4-5 lbs.
Confirm the temperament of the breeding line. 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: Critical. Check its current list before making conservation decisions.