Black Australorp Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: English Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster——8 1/2 lbs
  Pullet—5 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—-7 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 200-280 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active Yet Gentle
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Males
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: Australia
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1929.
• TLC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Black Australorp since 1936.