Of all the chickens in the world, one of the weirdest is the oft-tufted South American breed known as the Araucana. Its origin continues to puzzle scientists. Every chicken you buy, whether it’s a ...

Araucana chicken eggs have become an increasingly common sight at the farmers’ market over the past few years, but even so, the pale blue shells ...

Most people picture a rooster as a red-combed farm bird that crows at sunrise. But not all chickens fit that mold. Some have jet-black skin, while others have massive dinosaur-like legs—looking ...

That’s precisely why we’ve compiled this beginner’s guide to raising backyard chickens for eggs. Here you’ll find answers to all your most pressing chicken questions, including the best size and ...

True Ameraucana & Araucana chickens are in fact not that common. Many people believe they may have one of these breeds, but it is more likely that most people have the Easter Egger.

The DNA from these chickens also shared some unique sequences with modern Araucana chickens from South America and some current chicken types in Hawaii and Southeast Asia, the researchers found.