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Black Australorps |
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The Black Australorp is originally from Australia and became internationally popular in the 1920s for their strong egg laying. They are a large, soft-feathered bird with glossy black feathers having a green tint. They have a single comb with five points that stand upright. Black Australorps are considered to be a docile bird and a good dual purpose breed. Well maintained hens can lay approximately 250 eggs annually. Weight (pullets): 5.5 lbs Weight (males): 8.5 lbs Eggs: Brown/Large Egg Production: Great Comb: Single Hardiness: All Weather Disposition: Docile Availability: Feb-Nov Minimum Total Chick Order: 15 Chicks (Minimum 5 per breed)* * Although we offer this breed and others in groups of 5, we require a minimum order of 15 chicks from 1 breed or a combination of 3 breeds max (see "Small Order Specials" department to order fewer than 15 chicks). Shipping Method: "CHICK SHIPPING" is the required shipping method to choose at checkout for all live chick orders. Notification: Provide your preferred email address at checkout to enable notification of your chick ship date. Additional Information: Please refer to FAQ "LIVE CHICKS" for additional chick shipping information. |