Araucana at a glance
| Egg production | 240–260 eggs/year |
|---|---|
| Egg color | blue, green |
| Size | medium; hen weight 4.5–7 lb |
| Temperament summary | Friendly in MSU temperament table |
| Housing class | laying hen |
Strongest documented traits
Egg-color uniqueness
Very distinctive egg color
blue/green eggs
Source confidence: High
Egg production
Strong egg production
approximately 250 eggs/year
Source confidence: High
Temperament
Calm temperament
listed as friendly
Source confidence: Medium
How the planner uses this breed
The flock planner does not rank Araucana from a single overall score stored in the database. Instead, it weights individual traits differently for each household. Cold hardiness matters more in harsh winters; heat tolerance matters more in hot climates; docility receives additional weight when children will handle the birds; and housing size can prevent a breed mix from being recommended even when its preference score is strong.
Sources used for this record
Last database review: 2026-10-03. Trait values are normalized to a 1–5 planning scale; see the methodology for how uncertainty is handled.