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Australorp

(ˈɒstrəˌlɔːp)

(Breeds) a heavy black breed of domestic fowl

[shortened from Austral(ian Black) Orp(ington)]

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Barred Rocks, Sexlinks, White Leghorns, Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshire Reds, Black Australorps, Ameraucanas, Dominiques, Welsumers, Golden Laced Wyandottes, Delawares, Speckled Sussex, Rhode Island Whites, Marans, White Rocks, California Grey, California White, Lakenvelders, Pheasants and more

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If you want breeds that are calmer and lay colors of eggs other than white, consider Australorps, Speckled Sussex, or Ameraucanas (Easter-egg chickens).

Choosing chooks: select a chicken breed well-suited to your climate and avoid losing animals to extreme temperatures

They tend 19 hens of several different breeds, including Black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds, Silver-Laced Wyandottes, and Araucanas.

Coming home to roost: Mississippians create charming and cozy homes for hens right in their own backyards

If you prefer heritage breeds, Leghorns, White-faced Black Spanish, Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, Rhode Island Whites and Plymouth Rocks are good choices for producing lots of eggs.

Best chicken breeds for backyard flocks: our latest survey results can help you choose the best chickens for eggs, meat, temperament and more

After consulting the experts, Ross chose a chicken coop of Australorps, a breed of hen derived from the Australian Orpington.

The Knights of the Southern Cross

Barred Hollands are derived from barred Plymouth Rocks, white leghorns, Australorps, and brown leghorns.

Chapter 11 Poultry

You might think Australia's claim to fame is the kangaroo, but in the land Down Under, Australorps reign supreme.

Eggscellent-laying heritage hens: rare domesticated animals need engaged stewards to survive

We now have 15 Black Australorps, and I am a firm believer in chickens for everyone.

Better books. (dear mother)

I've got two mixed breed roosters along with some Buff Brahmas, Speckled Sussex, Black Australorps, Easter Eggers, Brown Leghorns, a New Hampshire and a Buff Orpington.

Greetings and salutations!

The Speckled Sussex, Buff Orpington, Jersey Giant, Australorps, New Hampshire Reds (I'd mention Rhode Island Reds, but I'm New Hampshire born and raised) and most of the Rocks (Barred, Partridge) were, and still are, great choices for barnyard or backyard flocks.