Is Azure Blue a legitimate breed?

[MACCanadianCoop]

I'm getting 2 azure blues in September and in doing research on them, I cNt figure out if they are an actual breed of their own, or a hatchery cross. Anyone know?

 

[Karasu]

If by "actual breed" you mean APA accepted, then no. As to whether they breed true, I unfortunately don't have any knowledge on that. Best of luck finding moreiinformation.

 

[Stepnout]

I have 4 that were bought from Freys, grown out to pullet’s and resold.
They look like Leghorns with brown, black or slate spots. I also have 2 brown sex links. The Azures are very flighty and spooky. The shells are a pale blue. At least 2 of them have low quality shells. I personally wouldn’t buy them again the brown sex links in my experience are nicer, calmer, friendly my six birds all eat the same, they are cooped together.
good luck

 

[Ponypoor]

I'm getting 2 azure blues in September and in doing research on them, I cNt figure out if they are an actual breed of their own, or a hatchery cross. Anyone know?

These are, as far as I can tell, from Hendrix Genetics, not a breed but a strain developed by them.

https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/azur/

Another line is the Noirans (dark brown eggs) which is a cross between the Marans and other local French breeds, at the Hendrix R&D facility in France.

They also produce the SASSO lines that are becoming popular in many parts of the world. I was thinking of getting some Azur but now leaning towards the SASSO Irona as they are a dual purpose and chicks from them are feather sexing.

https://northamerica.sasso-poultry.com/en/sasso-products/

 

[MountainMarans2012]

Anyone seen these Azur created by Hendrix Genetics, sold in the US?

https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/azur/

 

[Amer]

These are, as far as I can tell, from Hendrix Genetics, not a breed but a strain developed by them.

https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/azur/

Another line is the Noirans (dark brown eggs) which is a cross between the Marans and other local French breeds, at the Hendrix R&D facility in France.

They also produce the SASSO lines that are becoming popular in many parts of the world. I was thinking of getting some Azur but now leaning towards the SASSO Irona as they are a dual purpose and chicks from them are feather sexing.

https://northamerica.sasso-poultry.com/en/sasso-products/

X2 They appear to be a pure strain but I don't think they can qualify as a breed unless there are multiple breeders.

 

[Ponypoor]

Anyone seen these Azur created by Hendrix Genetics, sold in the US?

https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/azur/

X2 They appear to be a pure strain but I don't think they can qualify as a breed unless there are multiple breeders.

I have three of these sweet little Azur Blue pullets. They lay lovely Robin egg blue eggs.

They are not a ‘purebred’ breed but a hybrid of Leghorn x Auracana. They are very social and for ‘factory raised’ birds (I got them as POL) they became very friendly, I can easily pick them up and chit chat with them. This really surprised me as I was sure they would wild as the wind!

This is Twister who decided I need company in my office.

I would say if you are looking for these lovely little hens I would contact Freys Hatchery here in Ontario, Canada and see if they know who else supplies these girls in the US

Also you can contact Hendrix, this link has a link to ‘contact your representative’

https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/azur/

 

[Ponypoor]

Hendrix also have a hybrid Marans called Noirans which lay chocolate brown eggs, I know Freys Hatchery also carry these beauties.

And an Olive layer - think I am gonna need a bigger barn
https://layinghens.hendrix-genetics.com/en/our-brands/special-layer-breeds/olive/

It seems that Hendrix produces hardy high producing livestock that are suitable for small to medium producers I checked out some of their other animals they have on offer- they don’t just breed poultry