British Tailed Araucana

I have a Lavender Araucana that has tail feathers. I really really love this breed. Our girl, Loca, is named because she is "loco" (crazy). She is just the quirkiest animal I have ever owned. She is a fantastic layer, we get 5-6 eggs a week from her and when she is not covered in mud she is a very unique and interesting looking bird. She is also not flighty whatsoever, I have never seen her try to fly. Also what amazes me is how smart she is. We put straw in their run so they can forage through it and she will pick up the straw, put it in the water, dip it and then eat it, softening it so it is easier to eat. She is a smart girl. And of course those blue/green eggs are to die for. I can absolutely recommend this breed, they are amazing chickens. Everyone should own an Araucana.

I've had 3 BTA's - 1 lavender pullet, 1 splash roo and 1 red brown hen (both the splash and the red brown are non standard colours).

All 3 were very friendly and sweet chickens, with inquisitive demeanours. Always the first to greet my when I entered the coop, regardless of whether I had treats or not. For the most part they are a quieter bird, although I'm not sure about the roos as the roo I had, I swapped him for a hen before he ever crowed.
The pullets/hen make soft chirping sounds.

I consider their flying ability to be a con. I lost my lavender pullet to my dogs when she decided the grass was greener on the other side of the run and flew over the fence.

Their egg colour is a lovely blue.

All in all they are sweet, friendly and somewhat cheeky chickens - one of my favourite breeds and I will always have at least one in my flock.