Reviews by Jrose

I got my first Ameraucana as a 'factory rescue' bird. She's now at *least* 5 years old and still lays every single day all year long. I since added 4 other Ameraucanas to the flock and love them all! They don't like to be 'held' or restrained, but are happy to hitch a ride on my shoulder or head as I go about my business. Plus I enjoy complimenting my girls on how beautiful their beards are! They lay faithfully, cackle and sing hilariously afterwards, are small and able-bodied (good flight = good predator evasion!), and come in so many beautiful colors!

My only beef is that they're super sneaky and like to hop the fence into the garden when they think I'm not looking! They just can't leave it alone like the others! lol!

My birds are too smart for their own good and have a knack for squeezing through extremely small gaps (often resulting in torn delicate neck skin). I had to stitch one up this summer, he tore his neck so badly! At 3 months old the chicks would squeeze through 2" galvanized wire fencing and chainlink, and attempt to get through any gap they could find. This is the only draw back I can think of.
Otherwise, I'm in love with the breed. Talk about smart! They actually recognize certain words! I swear I could get them to preform tricks if I put the energy into it.
They are very friendly and love piling in my lap, perching on my shoulders, snuggling into my armpits and snoozing.
They don't seem to have much fear; they're very bold and inquisitive. They perch on the dog and ride her around and cuddle with the cats.
They are hands down the best foragers I have.
They grew faster physically than my other breeds but matured slower sexually. I haven't butchered any (don't have the heart!) but they'd be awesome meat birds.
I've had no fighting or serious aggression between the males and no crowing.

I think I'm going to pursue experimental breeding with them and see where it takes me! Love em! <3