Ameraucana chicken breed (Ameraucana) It is a chicken breed that was developed in the United States. It originates from the Araucana chicken breed of Chile. The highlight is that it gives blue eggs. American breeders have selected and bred chickens that are standardized, strong and produce consistently blue eggs.

The American Poultry Association recognized the Ameraucana as a standard breed in 1984. Today it is one of the most popular colored egg laying breeds around the world.

Breed characteristics

Medium size, broad, strong body, relatively straight back, broad chest, head with a pea crest (Pea Comb).

Has a beard and sideburns around the face (Muffs & Beard). Red-brown eyes.

Fur color

There are many colors such as

Black

Blue (Blue)

White

Buff color (Buff)

Silver (Silver)

Wheat color (Wheaten)

Brown Red (Brown Red)

weight

Male 3.0-3.5 kg.

Female 2.2-2.7 kg.

Features

✅ Give eggs a natural blue color

✅ The color of the egg is all over the shell. Not just a coating

✅ Heat resistant and cold resistant.

✅ Tame personality, easy to raise.

✅ Small crested chickens can withstand cold weather better than large crested chickens.

✅ Can be released to earn food independently.

egg production

Start laying eggs at about 5-6 months of age. Give an average of 180-250 eggs per year. Eggs weigh about 55-65 grams. Egg shells are blue or light blue-green. They will continue to lay eggs for many years.

How to raise

1. Greenhouse

Good ventilation The floor is dry and clean. There is an area of ​​at least 3-4 hens/square meter, with 1 nest for every 4-5 hens.

2. Food

Chick stage (0-8 weeks): 20-22% protein, providing clean water at all times.

Young chicken stage (8-18 weeks) 16-18% protein, supplemented with vitamins and minerals.

Laying chicken stage: Protein 16-18%, calcium 3.5-4%, supplement with crushed shellfish or crushed limestone.

3. Light management

Needs 14-16 hours of light per day if natural light is not enough. Should add lighting

4. Health care

Vaccination should be carried out according to the program such as

Newcastle (ND)

Gamboro (IBD)

Infectious bronchitis (IB)

Chicken smallpox

and should be dewormed every 4-6 months

5. Free-range farming

Ameraucana is a chicken that likes to scavenge for food. Therefore, it is suitable for raising free-range animals in gardens or natural farms. Food supplements that can be found on your own such as

Young grass, insects, earthworms, and seeds are great at reducing food costs.

strength

Beautiful blue eggs have a higher value than the general market. Good egg laying rate, easy to raise, strong, suitable for colored egg farms and tourist farms. Can sell chicks and hatching eggs at a good price.

weakness

The price of mothers and chicks is quite high. They produce fewer eggs than commercial Lekhorn chickens. Purebreds are quite difficult to find in Thailand.

summarize

The Ameraucana is the world's most popular blue laying hens. Its main highlight is that it produces beautiful natural blue eggs, is docile, strong, and easy to raise. Suitable for farmers who want to produce premium eggs. Or farm different colored eggs with Marans (chocolate eggs) and Olive Egger (olive green eggs) to increase the value and interest of the produce 🥚🩵🐔