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Hi all:D My little Australorps are now 4 weeks old, They are starting to get that hen shape which is cute and are eating lots of food. They especially like boiled egg. The question I have is that they are getting bigger and they have quite a few feathers now. For now the brooder seems big enough...

Justy got my little baby Australorps, apparently all hens as sexed by hatchery. They are two weeks of age and are just getting used to me and feeding out of my hand. still a little skittish and dont like to be held much as yet. but im sure with time and patience that will change.

Hi, Just got three 2 week old Australorp chicks. Very cute. They have learned to eat from my hand thanks to some boiled egg and coaxing. But they are still extremely skittish when I try to pick them up. Because of the size of the box I have to reach in and pick them. I try to be as gentle as...

I am expecting my first batch of Australorp chicks in a couple of weeks and need to start thinking about brooders etc. When I was a lad, people used ordinary electric light bulbs to keep chicks warm in a cardboard box. Can you still do this? I don’t want to spend a tonne of cash on something I...

Hi all, I'm putting my first little flock of 4-5 birds together. I am getting some Wyandotte bantams and standard Australorps but I have to purchase at different ages in order to ensure that they are sexed and that I will have a much less chance of getting roosters. roosters are a big no no...

Hi there I have the option to purchase some Australorp/Buff Orpington Cross baby chicks. Does anyone have any familiarity with this type of crossbreed - am i right to assume that it will have the characteristics of both the Australopr and Oprington? it follows therefore that they should be a...

Hi all, OK, i have decided that I can fit four hens in my backyard (still have to make a coop). As a beginner, would it be ok to have a second breed in the coop? i was thinking of getting two Australorps and two Orpingtons. would this be a good flock? as per my first post, im after pets and...

:cdHi all. I am so excited to be getting chickens and i am doing some careful research. 1. are Wyandottes and Australorps good choices for eggs and friendliness? I have a small boy so a docile and friendly bird is a must. 2. In regards to size, would it be better to choose bantams rather...

Hi im from Australia and in the process of building my first coop for my first chickens. I havent decided what breed yet but have narrowed it down to a couple of breeds. Im sure i will be asking many questions over the coming months. glad to be here Adrian