The Blue Ameraucana is a beautiful American chicken breed treasured for its blue-gray plumage, distinctive beard and muffs, curious personality, and naturally blue eggs. Developed in the United States, Ameraucanas have become a favorite among backyard flock owners and breeders looking to add both beauty and color to their egg baskets.
While every bird is unique, Blue Ameraucanas are known for their striking appearance, active nature, small pea combs, and beautiful blue eggs. Their manageable size and ability to adapt to different climates make them an excellent addition to both small homesteads and larger flocks.
Breed Type: Standard, General-Purpose
Origin: United States
Temperament: Active, curious, and generally docile
Annual Egg Production: Approximately 150–200 eggs per year, depending on the individual hen and breeding line
Egg Color: Blue (the exact shade naturally varies by hen)
Egg Size: Medium
Age at First Lay: Commonly around 24–28 weeks (6–7 months), although some hens may begin earlier or later
Mature Hen Weight: 5.5 lbs
Mature Rooster Weight: 6.5 lbs
Lifespan: Commonly 5–8 years, although this varies with genetics, environment, predators, and quality of care
Blue Ameraucanas may occasionally become broody, but broodiness varies considerably between individual hens and breeding lines.
Some Ameraucana hens will successfully hatch and raise chicks, while others may show little interest in setting. Mothering ability cannot be guaranteed and will depend on the individual hen.
✔ Generally good cold tolerance
✔ Good heat tolerance with access to shade, ventilation, and fresh water
Their small pea combs have less exposed tissue than large single combs, which may reduce the risk of frostbite. Like all chickens, they still require a dry, draft-protected shelter during severe winter weather and careful monitoring during periods of extreme heat.
One of the most exciting things about Blue Ameraucanas is the natural variation found in both their plumage and eggs.
When a Blue Ameraucana is bred to another Blue Ameraucana, the expected offspring are approximately:
50% blue
25% black
25% splash
These percentages are averages across a large number of chicks, not a guarantee for each individual hatch. Black and splash chicks produced from properly bred Blue Ameraucana parents are still Ameraucanas—their different coloring is a normal result of blue poultry genetics.
Ameraucana hens produce eggs with blue shell pigmentation. The exact shade and intensity may vary naturally according to genetics, age, season, and where the hen is in her laying cycle. While we carefully select our breeding birds, the precise shade of any future hen’s eggs cannot be guaranteed.
Because of this natural variation, every Blue Ameraucana and every basket of eggs is beautifully unique.
🐔 Temperament: Active, Curious & Generally Docile
🥚 Eggs/Year: Approximately 150–200
🩵 Egg Color: Blue
⚖️ Weight: 5.5 lbs (Hen) | 6.5 lbs (Rooster)
🏡 Mothering: Variable Broodiness • Individual Mothering Ability
***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ORDERS AT THIS TIME. CHICKS ARE SOON TO BE AVAILABLE COME SPRING 2027 AND ARE LOCAL PICK UP ONLY AT OUR LOCATION IN RANGER, GA. PLEASE EMAIL FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK PAGE AT FOWLER HOMESTEAD & HATCHERY***
The Blue Ameraucana is a beautiful American chicken breed treasured for its blue-gray plumage, distinctive beard and muffs, curious personality, and naturally blue eggs. Developed in the United States, Ameraucanas have become a favorite among backyard flock owners and breeders looking to add both beauty and color to their egg baskets.
While every bird is unique, Blue Ameraucanas are known for their striking appearance, active nature, small pea combs, and beautiful blue eggs. Their manageable size and ability to adapt to different climates make them an excellent addition to both small homesteads and larger flocks.
Breed Type: Standard, General-Purpose
Origin: United States
Temperament: Active, curious, and generally docile
Annual Egg Production: Approximately 150–200 eggs per year, depending on the individual hen and breeding line
Egg Color: Blue (the exact shade naturally varies by hen)
Egg Size: Medium
Age at First Lay: Commonly around 24–28 weeks (6–7 months), although some hens may begin earlier or later
Mature Hen Weight: 5.5 lbs
Mature Rooster Weight: 6.5 lbs
Lifespan: Commonly 5–8 years, although this varies with genetics, environment, predators, and quality of care
Blue Ameraucanas may occasionally become broody, but broodiness varies considerably between individual hens and breeding lines.
Some Ameraucana hens will successfully hatch and raise chicks, while others may show little interest in setting. Mothering ability cannot be guaranteed and will depend on the individual hen.
✔ Generally good cold tolerance
✔ Good heat tolerance with access to shade, ventilation, and fresh water
Their small pea combs have less exposed tissue than large single combs, which may reduce the risk of frostbite. Like all chickens, they still require a dry, draft-protected shelter during severe winter weather and careful monitoring during periods of extreme heat.
One of the most exciting things about Blue Ameraucanas is the natural variation found in both their plumage and eggs.
When a Blue Ameraucana is bred to another Blue Ameraucana, the expected offspring are approximately:
50% blue
25% black
25% splash
These percentages are averages across a large number of chicks, not a guarantee for each individual hatch. Black and splash chicks produced from properly bred Blue Ameraucana parents are still Ameraucanas—their different coloring is a normal result of blue poultry genetics.
Ameraucana hens produce eggs with blue shell pigmentation. The exact shade and intensity may vary naturally according to genetics, age, season, and where the hen is in her laying cycle. While we carefully select our breeding birds, the precise shade of any future hen’s eggs cannot be guaranteed.
Because of this natural variation, every Blue Ameraucana and every basket of eggs is beautifully unique.
🐔 Temperament: Active, Curious & Generally Docile
🥚 Eggs/Year: Approximately 150–200
🩵 Egg Color: Blue
⚖️ Weight: 5.5 lbs (Hen) | 6.5 lbs (Rooster)
🏡 Mothering: Variable Broodiness • Individual Mothering Ability
***WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ORDERS AT THIS TIME. CHICKS ARE SOON TO BE AVAILABLE COME SPRING 2027 AND ARE LOCAL PICK UP ONLY AT OUR LOCATION IN RANGER, GA. PLEASE EMAIL FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK PAGE AT FOWLER HOMESTEAD & HATCHERY***
