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Andalusian

The Andalusian breed of chicken, like the beautiful Andalusian horse, was developed in the Spanish province of the same name. This Mediterranean, close-feathered breed was produced by crossing a black bird with one of its white “sports” (a genetic mutation that produces a different color). It was first shown at the Crystal Palace in 1851 which took place in Hyde Park, England. The breed was used in the genetic experiments of the famous nineteenth-century monk Gregor Mendel, and helped him to understand recessive genetic traits, since two blue birds produce half blue offspring and one-quarter each black and splash offspring. Since then, the breed has been improved by selective breeding to produce the blue-with-black lacing that we see today.


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Detail Value
Breed Purpose
Egg Layer
Comb
Single
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
High
Egg Size
Medium
Egg Color
White
Breed Temperament
Flighty,Bears confinement well,Noisy
Breed Colors/Varieties
Blue / Black / Splash
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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January 24, 2012 at 11:10 pm
OwlLover
Reviewed by OwlLover
Pros: Huge white eggs, beautiful, great in any climate, friendly if handled sufficently
Cons: Likes to fly, can be noisy, gets sick easily, wary and distrusting if not handled enough

Last year I ordered an andalusian hen last year on the last week of May and I am very impressed. Andi lays huge white eggs every other day, is beautiful, handles the extreme cold very well despite a large comb, and is very friendly if you approach her in a non threatening way. But she can be very noisy if she is hungry and can't get food and flies a lot when I let her out. She was also very distrusting and wary when she was about 2 months. However with lots of socialization and handling she has become quite a sweetie. She also has gotten sick 4 times in her entire life, 1 time requiring antibiotics. However in my opinion the pros outweigh the cons. Would recommend these.

January 11, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Lbrad7
Reviewed by Lbrad7

I have always been very interested in the Blue Andalusians...think they will be on my "must order" list for chicks this spring!

January 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Pinky
Reviewed by Pinky
Pros: Good egg layer
Cons: flighty

My blue andalusian hen is a good layer. She became friendly quick and I would love to get more in the future.

January 11, 2012 at 9:22 am
ReiMiraa
Reviewed by ReiMiraa
Pros: White Eggs Year Round
Cons: Flighty

I love my Blue Andalusians. Despite having a large comb they have not gotten frostbite. These guys lay in the winter and are some of my most dedicated layers. They never go broody. They are flighty and fast. I love their eyecolor.



Article: Andalusian

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Egg Layer
Comb: Single
Broodiness: Seldom
Climate Tolerance: All Climates

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: High
Egg Size: Medium
Egg Color: White

Breed Temperament:

Flighty,Bears confinement well,Noisy

Breed Colors / Varieties:

Blue / Black / Splash

Breed Details:

Hardy, early great layers. Very active and talkative. Great foragers, best at free range but bears confinement in large open coops with large outdoor run. Combs on roosters get large and can get frost bite. Chicks are very active and can be very friendly if handled early and frequently. The eggs are wonderful to hatch and candle.

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