When the Spaniards arrived in South America, bringing with them the light Mediterranean breeds, they found that the indigenous Indians had domestic fowls which soon crossbred with the incomers. Notable for their fierce resistance to the Spaniards however, were the Indians of the Arauca province of northern Chile who were never conquered. The name Araucana for the breed is derived therefore from that part of the world where the South American and European fowls had the least opportunity to interbreed.

Layer Hens 18-22weeks Old ( Rare Breed )