Crossing Brahma with Ameraucana combines Brahma's imposing size with Ameraucana's blue egg gene — the result is a large, calm bird laying unusually colored eggs.
Large frame with blue eggs — a unique combination
Crossing Brahma with Ameraucana combines Brahma's imposing size with Ameraucana's blue egg gene — the result is a large, calm bird laying unusually colored eggs.
If you want a large bird that lays blue or green eggs, this cross is for you. Brahma's size and docility combined with Ameraucana's unique egg color creates a fascinating hybrid.
Egg color varies — some blue, some green or olive.
Thanks to Brahma genetics, this hybrid is fairly large. Roosters grow to 4+ kg — good dual-purpose birds.
Standard care. Feathered legs need attention in muddy seasons — a dry coop is essential.
For blue/green eggs, the Ameraucana blue egg gene must be inherited.
Pros: Unique egg color, large frame, calm, cold-hardy.
Cons: Unpredictable egg color, slow maturity, feathered legs in mud.
Blue, green, or olive — depends on which gene is dominant.
Yes, thanks to Brahma genetics — hens 2.8–3.5 kg, roosters 3.5–4.5 kg.
Yes, both parent breeds are cold-hardy.