Tell me about Blue Andalusians

[herechickchick]

I am wanting to order some blue Andalusian hens and I would like to know more about the breed. I have read that they are high strung and do not like people and that you have a 50/50 chance of getting a blue hen. I am new to the chicken world so any info would be great!

-Adam

 

[BeckyLa]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! Here's a link to a site that should answer all your questions. If not, cummon back and we'll try again!

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGA/Andal/BRKAndalusians.html

 

[herechickchick]

Thanks but I have already looked at that site. I guess I am hoping for insight to the breed from people who currently have them or have had them in the past.

-Adam

 

[Anne]

I ordered 4 Blue Andalusians from a hatchery in Washington State. All turned out blue, don't know if it was luck or what. They were typical hatchery birds, not show quality. The 3 females were very skittish and flighty, small birds that laid HUGE white eggs. The rooster was super-friendly from the get-go, as a chick he would jump onto your hand and climb up your arm to snuggle under your chin. To this day he'll jump up on your lap and let himself be hugged. But I understand that's quite unusual for an Andalusian.

-Anne

 

[chickenwire]

the ones i have seem ok not overly highstrung not aggresive at all the hens will come to you to be fed our roo takes to one corner while your in with him no problems