About Ameraucana Chickens

Ameraucana chickens are an American breed first established as a breed in 1984. Like the Araucanas, the Ameraucana lays eggs in shades of light blue, however the Ameraucana does not have the low fertility that its parent breed, the Araucana, has. The birds themselves have a hefty build are black and shades of grey. The breed boasts a snazzy beard, ear muffs and a tail.

Ameraucanas and Araucanas share many characteristics, however due to different countries around the world namely the USA and UK, there are some disputes about the breeds. In the USA, Araucanas and Ameraucanas are similar but different breeds, while in other countries like the UK, Araucanas and Ameraucanas are considered the same. The key differences that separate the two breeds in the USA are tails and ear muffs. Ameraucanas have a tail and ear muffs, while the Araucanas are rumpless and have ear tufts.