My australorp flock

9 happy hens with their protective yet docile rooster. 

My australorp flock that I purchased back in march is laying fertile eggs and I am ready to start selling them.

The australorp is the australian's version of an orpington. They are black with green, similar to the color of a beetle. Their egg-laying is one of the highest rated (5/week on average) and they are large meaty birds so they are a dual purpose breed.

The australorp is rated as a "recovering" species on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy's list (meaning it was nearly extinct!). http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/poultry/chickens/australorp/index.htm

Here are some more external links:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/breeds/australorp/14027
http://www.mypetchicken.com/chicken-breeds/Australorp-B14.aspx


Hatching eggs for sale 


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