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Ameraucana Standard
The following information is comprised of excerpts fromThe American Standard of
Perfection*, 1998, and has been edited to comply with copyright provisions.This is
not a complete breed description.For a complete description of all recognized breeds
and varieties of domestic poultry always refer to The American Standard of
Perfection which is available through the American Poultry Association.
AMERAUCANA LARGE FOWL
Ameraucana large fowl are in the APA “All Other Standard Breeds” (AOSB) class of
chickens. They were admitted to the Standard in 1984. Ameraucana is a general
purpose fowl and has a distinctive blue eggshell coloration. Disqualifications include
presence of ear tuffs and absence of beard & muffs.
STANDARD WEIGHTS for LARGE FOWL
Cock………………6½ lbs. Hen……………….5½ lbs.
Cockerel………….5½ lbs. Pullet……………..4½ lbs.
AMERAUCANA VARIETIES (Large Fowl & Bantam)
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten & White
AMERAUCANA SHAPE (Large Fowl & Bantam Males)
COMB: Pea.
BEAK: Curved.
FACE: Nearly hidden by muffs.
EYES: Expressive.
WATTLES: Small, preferably absent.
EARLOBES: Small.
MUFFS AND BEARD: Full, well-rounded, medium length.
HEAD: Medium size.
NECK: Well-arched.
HACKLE: Full.
BACK: Medium length.
SADDLE: Medium in length.
TAIL: Well spread, medium length, carried at 45º above horizontal.
WINGS: Fairly large, tips carried above the hock joint.
BREAST: Prominent.
BODY AND STEARN: Body of medium length, stern well-tucked up.
LEGS AND TOES: Medium length set apart, four toes
AMERAUCANA SHAPE (Large Fowl & Bantam Females)
COMB: Pea.
BEAK: Curved.
FACE: Nearly hidden by muffs.
EYES: Expressive.
WATTLES: Small, preferably absent.
EARLOBES: Small.
MUFFS AND BEARD: Full, well-rounded, medium length.
HEAD: Medium size.
NECK: Medium length.
HACKLE: Full.
BACK: Medium length.
CUSHION: Moderate.
TAIL: Medium length, well spread, carried at 40º angle above horizontal.
WINGS: Fairly prominent, carried above the hock joint.
BREAST: Full.
BODY AND STEARN: Full but trim, fluff well-tucked up.
LEGS AND TOES: Medium length, four toes.
Many commercial hatcheries and individuals misrepresent the chickens they sell,
claiming they are Ameraucanas and/or Araucanas. Often they are offering “Easter
Egg” chickens, that may lay blue eggs, like Ameraucanas and Araucanas, but
are really mixed breeds and not recognized by the APA or ABA. Before making a
purchase remember the adage “buyer beware”.
Here at Wolf Willow Acres we breed pure bred Ameraucanas. Although we do not
exihibit our birds, we do breed as close to the standard as possible. In the spring of
2010 we will be importing some new birds from a reputable source. We currently
have Large Fowl: Silver, Black, White, and Blue varieties.
The following information is comprised of excerpts fromThe American Standard of
Perfection*, 1998, and has been edited to comply with copyright provisions.This is
not a complete breed description.For a complete description of all recognized breeds
and varieties of domestic poultry always refer to The American Standard of
Perfection which is available through the American Poultry Association.
AMERAUCANA LARGE FOWL
Ameraucana large fowl are in the APA “All Other Standard Breeds” (AOSB) class of
chickens. They were admitted to the Standard in 1984. Ameraucana is a general
purpose fowl and has a distinctive blue eggshell coloration. Disqualifications include
presence of ear tuffs and absence of beard & muffs.
STANDARD WEIGHTS for LARGE FOWL
Cock………………6½ lbs. Hen……………….5½ lbs.
Cockerel………….5½ lbs. Pullet……………..4½ lbs.
AMERAUCANA VARIETIES (Large Fowl & Bantam)
Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten & White
AMERAUCANA SHAPE (Large Fowl & Bantam Males)
COMB: Pea.
BEAK: Curved.
FACE: Nearly hidden by muffs.
EYES: Expressive.
WATTLES: Small, preferably absent.
EARLOBES: Small.
MUFFS AND BEARD: Full, well-rounded, medium length.
HEAD: Medium size.
NECK: Well-arched.
HACKLE: Full.
BACK: Medium length.
SADDLE: Medium in length.
TAIL: Well spread, medium length, carried at 45º above horizontal.
WINGS: Fairly large, tips carried above the hock joint.
BREAST: Prominent.
BODY AND STEARN: Body of medium length, stern well-tucked up.
LEGS AND TOES: Medium length set apart, four toes
AMERAUCANA SHAPE (Large Fowl & Bantam Females)
COMB: Pea.
BEAK: Curved.
FACE: Nearly hidden by muffs.
EYES: Expressive.
WATTLES: Small, preferably absent.
EARLOBES: Small.
MUFFS AND BEARD: Full, well-rounded, medium length.
HEAD: Medium size.
NECK: Medium length.
HACKLE: Full.
BACK: Medium length.
CUSHION: Moderate.
TAIL: Medium length, well spread, carried at 40º angle above horizontal.
WINGS: Fairly prominent, carried above the hock joint.
BREAST: Full.
BODY AND STEARN: Full but trim, fluff well-tucked up.
LEGS AND TOES: Medium length, four toes.
Many commercial hatcheries and individuals misrepresent the chickens they sell,
claiming they are Ameraucanas and/or Araucanas. Often they are offering “Easter
Egg” chickens, that may lay blue eggs, like Ameraucanas and Araucanas, but
are really mixed breeds and not recognized by the APA or ABA. Before making a
purchase remember the adage “buyer beware”.
Here at Wolf Willow Acres we breed pure bred Ameraucanas. Although we do not
exihibit our birds, we do breed as close to the standard as possible. In the spring of
2010 we will be importing some new birds from a reputable source. We currently
have Large Fowl: Silver, Black, White, and Blue varieties.
| We offer farm fresh eggs in the spring, summer and fall; and organically grown, grass fed meat birds in the fall, or early winter. Usually our extra roosters are available as meat birds. Occasionally we may offer a few breeders in pairs or trios, or a few incubator hatched chicks in early June. |