Araucana "The Easter Egg Chicken"

This breed originated from an Indian tribe in Chile. They are best known for their ability to lay colored eggs. The colors range from turquoise, deep olive, to shades of brown. They come in all different color variations and color patterns. They are extremely hardy birds. They have pea combs which help protect them from frostbite in the colder months. Baby chicks come in all different colors, plain and fancy, just like the adults. The mature male weighs 5 lbs and the female weighs 4 lbs.