Andalusian
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Hauska Fakta
True-breeding blue Andalusians are genetically impossible — the blue colour is always heterozygous. Every breeding generates a mix of blue, black, and splash chicks.
An elegant Spanish breed famous for its unique blue-laced plumage — a colour that results from a single gene heterozygous state. Mating two blues produces 50% blue, 25% black, and 25% splash offspring, making consistent colour breeding a genetic puzzle. Andalusians are graceful, active Mediterranean layers producing large white eggs, and they carry themselves with an aristocratic bearing that makes them a favourite at poultry shows.
🏷️ Rotu
Blue Andalusian
💭 Luonne
Active, proud, independent, good forager, heat-tolerant
📏 Koko
Medium (2.3-3.2 kg)
⏳ Elinikä
5-8 years
🎨 Värit
Blue-grey with blue lacing (standardised); also black and splash
🌍 Alkuperä
Spain — Andalusia region, early 19th century
🏠 Elinympäristö
Free-range or large enclosure; Mediterranean climate adapted
🍽️ Ravinto
Layer pellets; excellent forager supplementing with insects and greens
🎯 Käyttötarkoitus
Egg
🥚 Munan väri
White
👑 Harjatyyppi
Single
🏅 EE-luokka
Large Fowl