How Do You Raise Araucana Chickens?
The Araucana chicken breed originated in the Arauca region of Chile. They were raised by the Araucana Indians and are believed to be a cross between chickens and pheasants. The Araucana breed as it is known today was first developed by Dr. Ruben Bustros of Chile. He crossed the two breeds over a period of years and developed the rumpless, tufted bird that lays blue eggs. His breed was first introduced to the World Poultry Congress in 1918. They were accepted as an official American breed in the late 1970s. Caring for this unusual breed is easy, which is why many children raise them for 4-H projects. Keep your chicks warm, safe and well fed. Small chicks need to be kept in a brooder, which will keep them warm like a mother hen. A brooder uses a heat lamp to maintain a constant temperature for the chicks. A heat lamp should be adjustable so that it can be moved up or down in order to adjust the temperature. A thermometer can help owners ensure that the temperature remains around 95 degre
