Eggs by breed
How many eggs does an Ameraucana lay?
180 to 220 a year in her first year, about 3 to 4 a week in season. The true blue-egg breed (unlike Easter Eggers). Muffs and beard.
Quick answer
| Per day | Per week | Per month | Per year (first year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 3–4 | 15–18 | 180–220 |
Breed facts
| Egg | blue, medium |
|---|---|
| Starts laying | 20–24 weeks |
| Temperament | alert and friendly |
| Climate | hardy; pea comb |
| Goes broody | rarely |
| Type | heritage breed |
Year one, year two and after
The first full year of laying is the best. Year two runs 10 to 20 percent lower, and each year after drops again. A four-year-old Ameraucana still lays in spring, just less.
How many Ameraucanas do I need?
Take the eggs your household eats in a week and divide by 4. For a dozen a week, about 4. Round up; you will thank yourself in January.
What those eggs cost. With 4 Ameraucanas and a bag of feed a month, the calculator tells you the cost per dozen and when the coop pays for itself. Cost-per-egg calculator.
Common questions
How many eggs does an Ameraucana lay a day?
At most one. An Ameraucana in full lay gives about 3 to 4 eggs a week, so some days she skips. No hen lays more than one egg a day.
When does an Ameraucana start laying?
Between 20 and 24 weeks old. The first eggs are small and sometimes oddly shaped; that is normal.
Does an Ameraucana lay in winter?
Less. Below about 12 hours of daylight most hens slow sharply or stop, then come back in spring.
How many Ameraucanas do I need for a dozen eggs a week?
About 4. Divide the eggs your household eats in a week by 4 and round up.