Australorps breed Thread - Page 198

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Originally Posted by bruceha2000 

 

Yes, but better to not have the issue to start with if you have a choice and know to think ahead about such things (which I did not). Unless you REALLY want that bird with a huge comb, think twice. I understand Vaseline/Bag Balm, etc can HELP but only to a point so it depends on how cold your area gets.

 

Bruce

It doesn't get SUPER cold, just pretty cold

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Originally Posted by animallover505 

It doesn't get SUPER cold, just pretty cold

All relative!

Your avatar info doesn't say where you are. When I was growing up in L.A. 50 F was COLD. Anything lower was REALLY COLD. I've lived in VT for over 30 years. 50 F is only cold if it is July/August. Super cold is -40 F, Really cold is -20 F, Pretty cold is 0 F, 20 F is Cool and in Jan/Feb if it is anywhere near freezing, it is a heat wave

Bruce

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Originally Posted by Melabella 

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Originally Posted by DeesHens 

 

Hi MB.  She certainly is a lovely looking BA hen.  Curious which hatchery you got her from if you don't mind sharing?  Please do share future pics of your BA's. Would enjoy seeing them very much.  ~Dee~

Good Morning Dee!

 

 

Not at all, don't mind sharing at all!  I got this small flock from Meyer Hatchery.   I liked all their videos they put out, the facilities look clean and without too much overcrowding.  From a July 23rd hatch, all were healthy and thrived from the get go.  Except for a mis sexed Columbian Wyandotte roo, I had no complaints.  The other 4 breeds I got seem to be common representations of their breed, but the BA's seem so regal, and are sweet birds.  One of the barred rocks is very nice as well.    I am going to get some better pics of them.

 

MB

Thank you MB for your informative reply. i am looking forward to seeing your pics.  ~Dee~

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Originally Posted by ronott1 

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Originally Posted by animallover505 

I'm getting an aurstrolorp in April.   So what can y'all tell me about them?

The are smart and good foragers. Mine are quiet and friendly but do not demand attention. They do not run from me but they do not jump up on my shoulder. They are very healthy and do well in the heat. They still laid eggs in the 100 plus heat and did not start panting as quickly as the EEs or the Marans.

 

They did molt fairly hard but recovered nicely. They are one of my two favorite breeds.

 

The hen on the left is Sienna. The one on the right is Kinra

Hi Ron.  Often chuckle watching the hens taking dust baths. They enjoy it enormously and have some strange moves that are humorous to watch. Your girls are very pretty. Enjoyed your pic. Can't wait to get some of my own soon.  ~Dee~

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Originally Posted by bruceha2000 

 

All relative!

 

Your avatar info doesn't say where you are. When I was growing up in L.A. 50 F was COLD. Anything lower was REALLY COLD. I've lived in VT for over 30 years. 50 F is only cold if it is July/August. Super cold is -40 F, Really cold is -20 F, Pretty cold is 0 F, 20 F is Cool and in Jan/Feb if it is anywhere near freezing, it is a heat wave

 

Bruce

haha!  I'm in west TN. I live about an hour from Memphis, which is really helpful because I'm only an hour and 15 minutes from Lebounuer,  I have an aneurism on my kidney, and I may have to have surgery.  40 degrees is cool here right now, if it gets down to 0 or lower, that'll be super cold.

I noticed the first posting of this thread mentioned blue and splash Australorps.  Does anyone have those?  If so, can you post pics?  I thought Aussies only came in black. 

I need to do more research.

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Originally Posted by CESpeed 

I noticed the first posting of this thread mentioned blue and splash Australorps.  Does anyone have those?  If so, can you post pics?  I thought Aussies only came in black. 

 

I need to do more research.

Black is the only color accepted by the APA. Blue, is accepted in other countries, as well as white, maybe chocolate I think? There are a few people working to get blue accepted here, but it is a long, hard road....stan

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Originally Posted by animallover505 

haha!  I'm in west TN. I live about an hour from Memphis, which is really helpful because I'm only an hour and 15 minutes from Lebounuer,  I have an aneurism on my kidney, and I may have to have surgery. 

That doesn't sound good!

I hope all goes well.

Bruce

Why are we talking about a dozen different breeds on this thread? I thought this was the australorp breed thread. We have enough problems trying to breed something close to SOP with our Australorps. Almost everybody starts out with a bunch  of different breeds and that is ok if you want a lot of color running around in your backyard but that is not helping any breed, just the propagators selling eggs or chicks. To even attempt to breed close to SOP you cannot handle more than one or two breeds, unless you have alot of money and space for a whole lot of coops, and pens. If you are trying to figure out what breed you like best then do alot of research first and then pick your two favorites. Otherwise, what will you do with the half a dozen other breeds that you bought when you don't like them for one reason or another? Breeding requires chicks on the ground, different rooster hen combinations and alot of culling. If all you want is alot of different breeds then so be it, but I guarantee you will be disappointed in their individually production and maintenance compared to each other. That is why I say do alot of research first!