australorp

  1. JAMarlow

    What Breed/Variation is This Chick From Hatchery Order?

    I just received an order from Mt. Healthy for 7 chicks. Like usual they included one extra. All chicks arrived safe and sound, and are very healthy and lively. I believe I have pinpointed the extra chick. In this picture there is an Australorp at the bottom, and a Speckled Sussex on the right...
  2. JAMarlow

    Australorp Color Varieties in the US?

    I love Australorps, and after now having them for years I am finally going to get a couple for my mixed flock here in Arizona. It got me to thinking about the breed. The only color I had ever seen them was black, but this last year came to learn that they also come in splash and blue. Are there...
  3. H

    11 week old Splash Australorp help please

    Hello! I have an 11 week old Splash Australorp. I was wondering if anyone can assist with its gender please?
  4. D

    Australorp Blue.

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for fertile Blue Australorp eggs to incubate. Can anyone ship to Miami, FL? Thank you very much.
  5. S

    Need to rehome handsome 8 month old Australorp rooster Tampa Bay/Pasco county Fl

    Hello! I have an 8month old Australorp rooster I need to rehome in Lutz FL. Any help or direction would be great thank you!
  6. H

    Australorps about 6 weeks old

    Hello! I have a blue and a splash australorp chicks about 6 weeks old. I'm not certain but I feel both might be boys. Really hoping they're girls haha. Blue - very bold and curious Splash - quite timid Any thoughts welcome!
  7. LittleReishi

    Hello! I am new to BYC but I have been around chickens on and off for most my adult life.

    I raise Australorp, White Plymouth Rock (WPR), and Cornish Cross chickens. Currently, I have three flocks: one focused on breeding Cornish Cross with Australorp, another working with WPR and Cornish Cross, and a third flock that serves as my breeding stock. I’m always learning through this...
  8. M

    Cold AND Heat Hardy Breed Recommendations

    Hi folks! Long time lurker, first time poster. I am looking to raise a small flock (6 ladies) from chicks this spring. I know this is a little early, but why go Christmas shopping when you can go chicken shopping instead? I am new to my area (Reno, Nevada, US), but we have a mix of very cold...
  9. NovaTrek

    Austin, TX - Rehome 4 hens by January

    So I'm having to move and, unfortunately, it's not affordable or practical to take my hens with me. I've got 4 free range layers raised from chicks, and currently they're nearly done molting in preparation for winter, so no worries about last minute molting right when freezing temps arrive. And...
  10. PrettyBirdRocky

    (Update) RIP HeadHen - Story of HeadHen and how unique she is

    (not asking for advice, just sharing HeadHen's journey, have thread for advice) So, this is HeadHen. Black Australorp, got her end of Feb 2023 in a straight run. She was the biggest hen: size, comb, redness. Even over some of the cockerels. She was always right there, talkative, loved eating...
  11. Rafterman72

    11 week old Austalorps. Pullets or Cockerels?

    I attained these Black Australorps on April 18th, 2024. They were a few days old. I've had/have this breed previously, but only hens. I've noticed some drastic changes in this new group, and am curious if I've got a few cockerels among the four pictured here. They developed combs and waddles...
  12. I

    Black Australorp - Roo or Pullet 5 weeks old

    Hey Everyone! I've been researching sexing Black Australorps and I'm at all loss here, so I'm hoping someone might have experience with this breed and help me out :) We added to our flock this year and I was so excited to find Black Australorps at our local feed store. They were supposed to be...
  13. seven possums

    Balloon butt after hen quit laying, EYP?

    Venus is a guesstimated 2.5y/o australorp, 3 flockmates - 2 leghorns, Magnolia & Sarge, and another 'lorp, Elvira. She's not laying, suspect a repro issue that has led to EYP - swollen, bruised-looking belly has drained off 3x, different fluid every time. Venus has always been broody and plucks...
  14. la dee da

    Will these gray chicks keep their color? BA roo Partridge Rock hens.

    Hey everyone! I have a Black Australorp rooster, Black Australorp hens, and Partridge Rock hens. I let a couple hens hatch some eggs, and to my utter surprise, three grey and yellow chicks hatched! They’re absolutely lovely, and I’m in LOVE with them. Does anyone know if they’ll keep the...
  15. paradisepentacoop

    ...Australorp with color leakage? Give me your opinion on my friendliest hen chick <3

    As the title suggests, I have a very lovely little lady, Shio, in my flock who is not feathering out exactly as expected, though I still find her perfect in her own way. I ordered two Black Australorps from a local hatchery. I have noticed a large variation in breed standards of birds from...
  16. R

    Hen struggling to walk

    Hello everyone, I have a 3.5 year old Australorp who I love dearly that has suddenly lost the ability to walk. For the last 1-2 months she has been just a little bit wonky when walking, I figured due to her diet because she hasn't been eating as much as she should. Until recently (a week ago)...
  17. OldSchoolSarge

    They're black Australorp...or are they?!?!

    Hey all! Recently picked up some chicks from TSC (bad idea, I know!), including 4 that are supposed to be black australorp, but 1 of the 4 looks different than the other 3. This caused me to obsessively research all the different possibilities and I've come to the conclusion that I either ended...
  18. JennieLamb

    One of my Australorps gave me a HEART ATTACK today.

    OK! STORY TIME! So, I have about 6-9 bird that's are early layers and are done by 9 am, then we have the jerks that will lay alllll the way til SIX PM. So, today, I went up to collect the eggs around 4:40 (gotta love DLS and extra day light) and I go left tho right, and I get to the last box to...
  19. zimileih

    Blue Australorp vs Black Australorp Personality?

    I was wondering on if anyone has experience with blue australorp personalities. I adore black australorps but wasn't sure if the blues focused more on color than personality. I'd love to hear yalls opinion on blue australorp behavior.
  20. C

    What live/dressed weights are you getting from your heritage /crosses meat birds?

    I'm experimenting and looking for heritage breeds (New Hampshire, Bresse, Jersey, australorp, Maline) which I can reproduce and incubate eggs without needing to continuously buy them. I am also thinking of crosses, like: New Hampshire x Standard Cornish, Bresse X Standard Cornish. Open to...
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