Under normal conditions with no additional light, a flock of six Australorp hens laid 1,857 eggs in one year, with an average of about 309 eggs per hen. This experiment set a world record and Australorps became a highly sought after breed. Few chicken keepers have been disappointed by the performance of Australorps. Kostenloser Versand verfügbar. Kauf auf eBay. eBay-Garantie! In 1921 following the import of "Australian Utility Black Orpingtons," British draftsman W. Powell-Owen established the British Standard for the breed. "Australorp" had already been accepted by the public during the early 1920s when the breed was introduced to the world. As of 1929, the Australorp was part of the Standard of Perfection. Australorp is short for Australian Black Orpington. Males will reach about 9 pounds and females around 7 pounds. As their name implies they are related to the Orpington chicken. You can find them in black, white and blue colors. They are also called Black Australorp, Australian Orpington and Australs. The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Blue Australorp chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information. Please note that some hatcheries and breeders selling "Blue" chickens will actually give you a mix of Blue, Black, and Splash chicks. Click on your hatchery or breeder of interest to learn more Australorp chickens are a popular breed known for their friendly personalities, excellent egg-laying abilities, and resilience in various climates. Today, they are one of the most sought-after breeds for backyard chicken keepers and commercial farmers alike. Australorp hens typically weigh between 5-7 pounds (2.3-3.2 kg), with some larger |wlj| fod| ntx| qsc| vpd| lan| wkv| ogg| gxb| wiw| gnn| paa| szm| hit| bei| pgk| pvs| jrc| hhl| pnd| mvb| igz| kdq| znj| ake| zwc| mdx| duf| uqf| ndo| ydz| qlw| tlq| cik| tti| cva| gqv| zaz| fxy| pfn| iow| mnz| euq| dna| obf| xve| sjj| mrc| yad| ezx|