Black Ameraucana Chicken

The large fowl black Ameraucana chicken is the most popular American Poultry Association recognized variety. And also generally the most winning variety at poultry shows. They have what the judges are looking for and also what many poultry enthusiasts want in a backyard chicken.

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: All Other Standard Breeds, Miscellaneous Class
• Weights –  Hen ——-5 1/2 lbs
  Rooster—-6 1/2 lb
  Pullet——4 1/2  lbs
  Cockerel—5 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type:  Laying Blue Eggs and Exhibition Type/Show Type
• Egg Shell Color – Blue Shell a few light green
• Egg Production – 180-200 eggs per year (*estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium-Large
• Temperament: Active/Flighty
• Gender Accuracy: 75-80%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Non Setter
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4+ feet
• Country of Origin -United States
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1984.
• TLC: Not Listed
• Breeder Farm Source: “ Hatchery®  Poultry Breeding Farm” Developing our bloodline or strain of production type Black Ameraucanas since 2015.