Description
Cackle Hatchery® has been breeding the lavender Ameraucana chicken since 2015. It is one of the most popular and sought after Ameraucana varieties. Yet the American Poultry Association does not recognize lavender as an Ameraucana color variety.
The large fowl lavender Ameraucana chicken was create by Master Breeder John W Blehm in 2005. Another term for the color lavender is self blue. The blue (Bl) color variety looks similar to lavender. But it does not breed true. The lavender gene (LAV) does breed true. A lavender chicken bred to a lavender chicken will produce only lavender chicks. However, the lavender variety has an associated feather quality issue. Often it causes frayed or tattered tails, especially on males.
For a list of the best blue egg layers visit Cackle Hatchery’s Best Blue Egg Layers Blog.
NOTE: Our sexers have a hard time determining the gender of the Ameraucana breed. As a result, their vent sexing on this breed averages about 80% accurate. The normal average is 90% accuracy for most other breeds. Please keep this in mind when ordering females.
As a breed, the Ameraucana has an inherent genetic beak issue. One out of 100 chicks may develop scissor beak/cross beak of varying degrees of severity. Scissor beak occurs when the top and bottom beak fail to align. It typically gets worse as the chick grows. Numerous articles on the internet provide more information on this subject. You can find more information about this issue on our Cackle Hatchery blog.
“The shredder gene in lavender chickens causes the feathers to split and the barbs to detach, resulting in rough looking feather development,” To learn more about please see our Shredder Gene blog.
Our lavender Ameraucanas are in limited supply. Order yours as early as late November for delivery in mid March to early August. You will love these baby chicks. They will grow up to lay beautiful blue eggs, and occasionally a light green egg, for your table.
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Kristie Jacot –
Ordered 15 unsexed lavender ameraucana chicks. They sent 18 and all survived shipping. One ended up with scissor beak and died at about 12 weeks. All the others are great. I ended up with 11 roosters and 7 hens. They all had nice dark legs, good feathers, fluffy muffs and nice coloring. Really impressed because I ordered hatching eggs from a breeder and those are not as pretty as cackle. Will be ordering again in the future.
Tori Filskov –
I have always had Lavender Orpington roosters for my mixed flock and LOVED them. This year, I decided to purchase Lavender Ameraucana chicks to add to my flock and I have been so pleased with them. They were hand raised by my boys (11, 8 and 4) and they are all so friendly. I didn’t have high expectations because most of my other Ameraucana’s aren’t overly friendly- slightly skittish and stubborn. These Lavender chicks are the first ones to greet us whenever we go outside or arrive home. I would HIGHLY recommend this breed and will definitely be purchasing them again in the future!
Amy France –
Beautiful birds! I’m always so pleased with my chicks from Cackle Hatchery. Have been purchasing here for 10 years! The Lavender Ameraucana did not disappoint! Beautiful birds in general. Docile and mix well with other breeds. Lived up to expectations regarding egg production too! All around great birds!
Morgan Oschwald –
The chicks were shipped very quickly and arrived in wonderful condition! They have proven to be very hardy and have filled out very well with gorgeous silver feathers. They started laying beautiful blue eggs exactly 4 months after they arrived and have made a stunning addition to our flock! This is my first experience with the breed and I am in love with both them and Cackle Hatchery!
Morgan Oschwald –
The chicks were shipped very quickly and arrived in wonderful condition! They have proven to be very hardy and have filled out very well with gorgeous silver feathers. They started laying beautiful blue eggs exactly 4 months after they arrived and have made a stunning addition to our flock! This is my first experience with the breed and I am in love and with both them and Cackle Hatchery!
Steven Harper –
I ordered 10 Lavender chicks back in 2023 and received 11 this past February. Right off the bat I didn’t listen to the warning to use a heat lamp. I’ve raised plenty of chicks without one. But… I quickly lost two chicks and ran as fast as possible for a lamp. Luckily saved the rest! That was sad. Now I know, these birds are slow growers and slow to eat a lot, they need that extra heat. Don’t skip it!
That said, one of the remaining nine turned out to be a rooster. Very flighty and easily spooked by their own shadow and quite shy to any touch. As I said slow to grow and slow to start laying. six months out before the first egg was had. And still growing. But when they reached maturity they calmed down drastically and became very friendly. Sweet birds and so beautiful! My boy Slim is coming along just fine, still plenty of growing to do. Not aggressive in the least but don’t care for being handled. I find it best to let my roosters come to me in time and just leave them to their business. It works.
Recently threw a few eggs in the incubator with some Marans eggs I was hatching. Not expecting much was surprised to have 5 out of 7 hatch. One leaping out front in size I thought rooster maybe? Then a couple days later found white feathers on the legs. hahaha That was a surprise! My Marans roosters have little interest is birds, looking at them like they’re aliens. Appears one of my Blue Copper Marans did the dead and threw the blue color gene. Lavender with blue speckles at the moment. No telling where it’s going but it’s going to be awesome just hope its a little girl.
Don’t think a person can go wrong with these birds. They are a pure joy to have running around the place! And Cackle Hatchery did me right by them. I have no complaints.
kathrynjallenesq –
Stunning!
Super friendly & seem to conform to breed standards. Pleasantly surprised! 5 stars!
Andrea Pierson –
Cackle’s Lavender Ameraucanas have gotten better and better each year. I received three pullets two year ago and have been so impressed with their quality that I ordered ten more straight run this year. I received two extras, which was extremely generous considering the price point of this breed. Thank you for putting so much effort into the quality of your birds!
Rachel Manciocchi –
Chicks arrived in the nicest package, I even think there was a heat pack in there! Ordered these beauties in January and it was a long wait. I waited till may when the weather was a little nicer. I am so pleased with this purchase! Every bird I have received from here has been healthy and high quality. They even sent an extra, which was even more exciting. Beaks look good and healthy. Thank you!!
dana.robertson4 –
I ordered 6 Lavender Ameracauna Pullets and 2 Lavender Ameracauna cockerels. I got 8 happy and healthy chicks. All arrived alive. They clearly marked the two male chicks so I could tell who was who.
However one of my females developed crossbeak as 1/100 can. When I contacted Cackle Hatchery they said they would refund me right away! I am very happy with their customer service.
I will be coming back for more chicks!
Amber Hunsaker –
I ordered 12 birds, but only received nine due to a short hatch. I requested two males, which I got, though one of them was not one of the birds that was marked as male. No harm no fowl. They are only four months old so I’m not sure how they will grow out, but right now I am loving them. They were gorgeous, fluffy, happy babies, and they are my social and gregarious birds. Some of the hens are shaping up a little nicer than others, but they all have lovely personalities.
Bryan Peed –
ordered 14 straight run Lavenders. We got 15 and all were healthy and active. within a dat they were running around and super energetic. Still a little to young to sex, but it looks like we may only have 5 out of 15 that are roos. Cackle is the best hatchery we have dealt with hands down.
gaschup –
What a mess. I ordered my Lavendar chicks in Dec 2020. You’d think they’d have my female chicks reserved. Nope! I got 5 of the 8 ordered straight run and some have cross beaks. I also ordered black Amer. chicks. Some of them have cross beaks, too. I won’t order from Cackle again. I’ve asked for a refund but it hasn’t been received yet, either. :-(((((((
Cackle Hatchery (store manager) –
Looks like we did refund you by check on April 20th.
LJ –
We lost the chicken lottery
We placed our order early January and we were so excited to get our birds . All 11 chickens ( ordered 9 ) arrived alive and happy . After about 3 weeks 2 of 4 developed scissor beak. After training everything in the book the one birds beak froze and she couldn’t eat or drink and the flock excluded her . It was time for her to go . I would strongly strongly suggest NOT getting the Lavender. The Blue and Black birds that I revived are amazing and perfect. 2nd bird just died randomly about 4 weeks in . Nothing like losing 72$ a bird . For the 2 remainder lavender birds one is large and beautiful and one is small and round . WASTE OF MONEY.
Chicken mom in Texas –
Love them
The Lavendars are wonderful chickens, the rooster are very large but not aggressive like my other rooster. Very friendly and love to hang out with me when I’m in the back field with them. They free range during the day.
Mark –
Excellent choice
I could not be more pleased with my lavender ameraucana from cackle hatchery! All are thriving, calm, good egg producers after only 6 months and one is sitting. They free range during the day and mingle with cats, dogs, bulls and horses.
Marci –
Lavender Ameraucana
I ordered 3 female Lavender Ameraucana, only 2 survived due to post office delay, not Cackles fault. The one that I have is just stunning! She is still young and not laying yet, excited to see that first beautiful egg!
Actually all the breeds I ordered have turned out beautiful, I ordered female only and all 15 I ordered were female.
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Love My Lavenders!
One of my most lovely and eye-catching hens, these now 5-month olds are laying the most gorgeous eggs. I have gotten all my Americaunas- Lavenders, Easters and Olives- as day-old chicks from Cackle Hatchery and all have been in picture-perfect health and good natured as they mature. Children are simply bedazzled by these exotic looking birds and excited by their radiantly colorful eggs! KP
Terry –
Very happy with the quality of my lavender chicks
I ordered 10 straight run lavender chicks I received 11. All but one made it. Very happy and actually very surprised with the quality of the birds was not expecting them to be as nice as they are especially coming from a large hatchery.
Lorraine –
Lavender Ameraucanas
I ordered Lavendar Ameraucanas this spring for the first time. The chicks were beautiful and active… they feathered into a beautiful color. My Lavenders are wonderful hens that are calm, curious and definitely family friendly. They lay the most
Beautiful blue eggs and have been a wonderful asset to my rainbow collection of eggs. Thank you Cackle Hatchery for always delivering such good quality chicks.
diana –
The sweetest chickens I have ever had!!!
My 4 Lavender Ameraucana’s all female (completely perfectly sexed by Cackle by the way, are the sweetest chickens yet! Even more than my Lavender Orp!!! I pet them, they cuddle and talk to me all the time. The sweetest teal eggs and all four are laying. Thanks so much for having them and your great sexing of them Cackle!
Becky –
Lavender Ameraucana
My chick order is now 4 1/2 weeks and I have to say these chicks are not only beautiful, but have been vigorous and very active. They are just as laid back and curious and friendly as the black Ameraucan I got from you.
Becky –
Excellent
I am so happy with the 3 black Ameraucana’s from last year that I ordered Lavender and Splash this year. They are healthy robust and so laid back! Thanks for the extra chick! I loved the heat pack, gro gel, and chick food which I think made a huge difference since we hit subzero temps this month. Thank you, your chicks are always so nice!
Katrina –
Lavender Ameraucana
We have a Lavender Ameraucana hen, that we got as a day old chick from Cackle Hatchery. I also have a black Ameraucana that we got from Cackle Hatchery last year. We always liked our black Ameraucana because she has a pretty mild personality. So we got the Lavender this year, and I have to say our Lavender is amazing! She’s been the most laid back hen we’ve ever owned. I noticed that even as a chick she was much calmer than the rest of the chicks. Now she free ranges during the day and follows us around anytime we go out. We haven’t babied her or given her extra attention, she’s just naturally calm and laid back. She’s beautiful and feathering out very nicely. I have to say I’m highly impressed with Cackle Hatchery’s Lavender Ameraucanas! The breeder is doing an amazing job, and providing high quality, calm, family friendly birds. Highly recommend!!!