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Andalusian
Also known as: Blue Andalusian
Spanish blue-feathered white egg layer.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
white
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
large
Purpose
egg
Class
Mediterranean
Size
medium
Hen weight
5.5 lbs
Rooster weight
7 lbs
Temperament
active, alert, flighty
Noise level
moderate
Origin
Spain
Lifespan
5–8 yrs
About the Andalusian
Andalusians lay white eggs and carry the blue feather gene — breeding two blues yields blue, black, and splash.
Care tips
Flighty — needs covered run.
Color varieties
blue
Fun facts
- Only 50% of chicks from a blue x blue cross are actually blue