Rumpless Tufted Araucana

As its name implies, the Rumpless Tufted Araucana is related to the Araucana, but it is rarer and more difficult to breed. The gene associated with its hallmark ear tufts may be lethal in certain combinations, and a significant proportion of tufted chicks never make it out of the egg. The fowl lacks a tail and some vertebrae and this unusual anatomy can hamper fertility.

PRIMARY USE: eggs

TEMPERAMENT: docile

RECOGNIZED VARIETIES: Black Breasted Red, Silver Duckwing, Golden Duckwing, Black, White

EGG PRODUCTION: excellent

EGG SIZE: large

EGG COLOR: blue, green

HEN WEIGHT: 5 lbs.

COCK WEIGHT: 6 lbs.

BROODY: sometimes

COLD HARDY: yes