Splash Ameraucana

Splash Ameraucana Chicken

Splash Ameraucanas are predominantly white birds adorned with striking splashes of blue and black throughout their plumage. These visually appealing chickens are often produced by breeding two blue Ameraucanas. Since the blue color gene doesn’t breed true, you can expect a variety of blue, black, and splash chicks to hatch.

However, Splash does breed true, meaning that when two Splash Ameraucanas are bred together, their offspring will consistently be Splash chicks. Splash and black exhibit co-dominance, so crossing a Splash with a black Ameraucana will result in a full batch of blue chicks.

Ameraucanas are known for laying eggs in various shades of green. While green eggs are less common and not always preferred, they do not signify that the bird is anything less than a pure Ameraucana. When you breed a Splash Ameraucana rooster with a Splash Ameraucana hen, you can be confident that the resulting chicks will be 100% Splash.

Temperament:

• Friendly and Docile: Ameraucanas, including the Splash variety, are known for their calm, friendly, and docile nature. They tend to be very sociable and can be great pets for families or small homesteads. They are not as flighty or aggressive as some other breeds, which makes them easier to handle.
  
  
• Curious and Intelligent: These chickens are quite intelligent and curious. They enjoy exploring their surroundings and foraging for food, making them excellent free-range birds. They may not be as "cuddly" as some other breeds, but they are still generally easy to interact with and enjoy human companionship.
  
  
• Good with Other Chickens: Splash Ameraucanas usually get along well with other chickens in a flock and tend to be peaceful, which makes them great additions to a mixed flock.
  
  

Egg Laying:

• Blue Eggs: One of the standout features of the Ameraucana breed, including the Splash variety, is their ability to lay blue eggs. The eggs can vary in shade from pale blue to deeper turquoise, and they are often prized for their unique color.
  
  
• Egg Production: The Splash Ameraucana is considered a reliable layer, producing approximately 3-4 eggs per week. While they may not be as prolific as some commercial layers, they still provide a good supply of eggs over time.
  
  
• Egg Quality: The eggs are medium to large in size and have a smooth, thick shell. The taste of the eggs is often considered to be delicious, with a rich and flavorful profile.
  
  

Health and Care:

• Hardy: Ameraucanas are generally hardy chickens that can adapt to a range of climates. However, as with all chickens, it’s important to provide them with shelter from extreme weather conditions, especially in areas with very cold winters or intense heat.
  
  
• Feather Maintenance: The Splash variety, with its unique feather pattern, generally does not require special grooming, but like all chickens, they should be kept in a clean environment to avoid the buildup of dirt or debris in their feathers.
  
  
• Clean and Comfortable Coop: Ameraucanas are typically hardy birds, but they do best in a clean, dry coop with adequate space to move around. They enjoy having room to roam, so a free-range setup is ideal if possible.
  
  

What color eggs do splash Ameraucana lay?
Splash Ameraucana chickens, like all Ameraucana varieties, consistently lay blue eggs. These eggs are typically medium to large in size, and you can expect them to produce around 3 to 4 eggs per week. The breed itself comes in eight different color varieties, including Black, Blue, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Silver, Wheaten, and White.

How to get splash Ameraucana?
To obtain Splash Ameraucana chickens, specific breeding combinations are required. When breeding two Blue Ameraucanas, about 25% of the offspring will be Splash. Breeding a Blue Ameraucana with a Splash Ameraucana will result in approximately 50% Splash offspring. If you breed two Splash Ameraucanas together, all of the resulting chicks will be Splash.

How big are Ameraucana eggs?
Ameraucana eggs are typically medium in size. They share a similar shape and appearance with standard chicken eggs, making them easily recognizable.

Are Ameraucana friendly?

Ameraucana chickens are known for their pleasant demeanor, making them a friendly and approachable breed. They are often favored for their gentle nature, which makes them a great addition to backyard flocks.

• 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, pets and show; Production
• Egg Shell Color: blue shell a few light green
• Egg Production: 180-200 eggs per year (estimates only)
• 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: USA
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 2023.
• TLC: Not Listed
• Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of production type Splash Ameraucana since 2017.