Our Ameraucana Chickens
Ameraucana is one of our most popular breed of chickens here on the farm. We are proud to own Paul Smith and The Gipsy Hen (former owner Rachel) birds as our foundational flock. We have been members of The Ameraucana Breeder Club since early 2019 and breed to meet the standard of perfection (SOP). We are committed to preserving and retaining the wonderful features of this amazing, unique breed. We breed for conformation, egg color, and temperament.
The Ameraucana chicken breed originates from Chile blue egg layers called Aracuanas. Ameraucanas were bred to retain the blue egg gene while eliminating the lethal alleles common to their parent breed.
The Ameraucana breed was admitted in the APA Standards of Perfection (SOP) in 1984. The last color variety to be admitted in the APA was the Lavender, also known as Self-Blue.
We presently carry two varieties which translates into four colors recognized by the APA; BBS Ameraucanas: For newbies, BBS stands for blue, black, and splash. Since then, we have continued their great work and have developed our own lines of BBS Americuana. We currently set up our pens by color, so when ordering hatching eggs, you will receive a mix from all three pens. Likewise, when you order chicks from us, you may get a clutch of all three colors. These are large fowl, laying 250 - 280 large eggs in various shades of blue, including blueish green. Very docile and gentle chickens.
The other popular variety is the Self-Blue variety, widely known as “Lavender Ameraucana” Ameraucana is a stunning breed of muffed, bearded, and tailed chickens that lay blue eggs. Ameraucana is one of the friendliest chicken breeds you can own. Their pea comb makes them the ideal poultry to raise in both hot and cold climates. Ameraucanas are extremely hardy and healthy chickens. You can expect 4-5 eggs per week out of your hens. Chicks are sold unsexed. Minimum order of 5 (five) chicks for local pick up.
Local pick up only. We do not ship birds! All orders of chicks are pre-orders! Chicks are sold unsexed. When you place your order we will contact to you let you know when we are setting the eggs for your chicks and give you an anticipated hatch date. When your chicks hatch, we vaccinate them, unless requested otherwise, and reach out to you to schedule your appointment for pick up. To place an order, use the dropdown menu to select the color and quantity. you can mix and match.
Once you are notified that your birds are ready for check out, it is up to you to have their coop ready and make arrangements to pick them up by the deadline agreed upon. Should life happens and you are not able to take care of the birds you pre-ordered, we will give you credit for the amount paid up-to-date for a future purchase. Please understand we are not able to refund any orders/pre-orders. The only time, a refund applies is when we are not able to deliver the product (Ex. theft, fertility issues, hatch rate issue, fire, flock demise, bird illness, death of breeder, etc). There is a $5 fee for each bird, each day that is here past the deadline. No exceptions. You must order a minimum of 3 chicks from months June-September, and 5 chicks any other time throughout the year.
A fee of $20 is added to any order that does not meet the minimum purchase requirement. This fee will be collected during pickup. Orders are filled by the order in which payment is received. Please allow up to 48 hours to hear back from us, especially if you are ordering on a Friday night or over the weekend. Appointments are scheduled for Saturdays most of the year. If you are ordering on a Saturday and expecting to pick up on the same day, please note available slots fill up quickly during the week, so sometimes, we are fully booked on Saturdays. Please wait to hear back from us before heading to our farm. We will contact you within 48 hours to schedule your pick up or anticipated pick up date, depending on the birds’ age group you purchased.
Feeding: We recommend feeding non-medicated starter grower 20%. We recommend Swans Feed Mill in Zephyrhills. The feed is freshly milled and much better quality than what it is offered at the store, even though it is conventional feed.
Vaccination Policy
We make no guarantee that the vaccinations will protect your poultry 100% from getting the disease, but it is a good preventative step. Marek's vaccine is an injection and will not be noticeable on the chicks.
Cancellation/Return Policy
If life happens and you decide to cancel an order that has not yet been filled, 50% of your payment is refundable and the other 50% will be issued as a store credit for a future purchase with us. We do not issue full refunds. If you need to cancel your order, please email us with your order number and cancellation reason. In the event we are unable to fill an order, we reserve the right to cancel it, and a full refund will be issued.
Electrolytes:
If you want to make your own solution here is the recipe:
§ 8 teaspoons granulated sugar
§ ½ teaspoon sea salt
§ ½ teaspoon baking soda
§ 1 gallon of water
We make no guarantee that the vaccinations will protect your poultry 100% from getting the disease, but it is a good preventative step. Marek's vaccine is an injection and will not be noticeable on the chicks.
All orders of hatching eggs are pre-orders. You will receive a text or email from us when your order is ready for pick up or is being shipped. We only use FEDEX, 2nd day air service to ship our fertile eggs. If you want your package to be held for pick up at your nearest FEDEX facility, please note the address and phone number of the facility you want your package to be delivered.
Minimum purchase of 6 eggs for shipping or local pick up. To place an order, use the dropdown menu to select the color variety and quantity and add it to the cart. Price is per egg. The maximum number of eggs we can ship in one box is 18. So if you need to order more than 18 eggs, please be prepared to pay and expect separate shipments, in some cases, shipped at different times as well. We work with small flocks. We are breeders who focus on quality over quantity.
Please select FREE local pick up option during check out if your order is being picked up locally. If you require shipping, please make sure you are selecting the right fulfillment. Any order under 18 eggs qualifies for shipping rate of $40. We double box and we always try to include a few extras as extra insurance and courtesy., so it adds up quickly.
Our Hatching Egg Order Policy
All hatching eggs are pre-orders. Minimum order of 6 eggs. When ordering hatching eggs, please factor in the number of eggs that may not develop nor hatch; please be also mindful of the ratio of males vs. females you might get. Due to factors beyond our control (hatching techniques, humidity, weather, altitude changes, conveyor belts, lifts, carrier handling, weather changes, humidity changes, etc…) we cannot be held responsible for eggs that don't develop or poor hatch rates. There are no refunds nor replacement for eggs that don't hatch. Please note that just because an egg does not develop, it does not mean it is infertile. There is only one way to know if an egg is fertile and unfortunately, that means breaking the egg open to look for the white spot, which is the germinal disk. (looks like a donut!!) You will see a yellow hole in the center and there would indicate that the egg is fertile. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE HATCH RATES OUTSIDE OUR FARM. Avoid counting your chicks before they hatch!! We do not offer eggs from any breed that we have not successfully hatched ourselves. We scrutinize the eggs we sell. We only sell and send the freshest eggs collected within a max of 72 hour collection, kept under appropriate temperature and turned frequently throughout the day. The eggs we pack for you will be free of any deformities and defects.
Cancellation/Return Policy
If life happens and you decide to cancel an order that has not yet been filled, you will be given store credit for future purchase. Please note we do not process refunds, unless we are unable to fulfill your order due to circumstances outside our control.. If you need to cancel your order, please email us with your order number and cancellation reason. In the event we are unable to fill an order, we reserve the right to cancel it, and a full refund will be issued.