The Australorp is a very popular breed that came originally from Australia. Its focus is high egg production. They are excellent foragers and good mothers.
The Australorp is also considered a dual-purpose breed that grows at a good rate and has a well-fleshed carcass.
The plumage is pure black with an intense beetle-green sheen that is look really cool in the sunlight. Their legs and toes are also black.
| Egg Color | Brown |
| Weeks to Lay | 24 |
| Eggs/Year | 250 |
| Egg Size | Large |
| Docile | Yes |
| Cold Hardy | Very |
| Comb | Single |
| Eggs or Meat | Both |
| Breed True | Yes |
| Hybrid | No |
| Heritage | No |
Minimum quantities:
1 chick - for pickup only in Anchorage, Eagle River, Mat-Su.
10 chicks - for shipping to all other areas. Additional shipping charges will apply.