Show off your Black Australorp

[my little peeps]

My BA is so skiddish as a little chick we always held it, now that it's in the coop each time I try to touch her she freaks out. Any suggestions? She is 10 weeks

 

[chelout]

Hmmm..... My BAs are always the first to show up when I toss them treats. Try giving them a few treats everyday so she associates your presence as being a good thing. Mine LOVE bread and raisins.

 

[chelout]

Hmmm..... My BAs are always the first to show up when I toss them treats. Try giving them a few treats everyday so she associates your presence as being a good thing. Mine LOVE bread and raisins.

 

[chelout]

Hmmm..... My BAs are always the first to show up when I toss them treats. Try giving them a few treats everyday so she associates your presence as being a good thing. Mine LOVE bread and raisins.

 

[my little peeps]

Ya, it will eat out of my hands but I can't touch nor pick it up. Our EE is the same way. I wasn't sure if it was the breed, it was so ppl friendly as a baby and will still follow me but no touching. I just want to be able to check her daily for her health.

 

[chelout]

They'll probably relax a bit once they begin to lay.

 

[my little peeps]

Ok thanks

 

[Michael Apple]

You just can't help but appreciate such a hardy, gentle layer. Here's one of mine:

 

[my little peeps]

My BA doesn't have a comb, is this normal?

 

[nick121]

Here is a few of our chooks

This is a 9 month old boy







These 2 girls are first year layers 9 months now, with a baby coronation in front of them.



This is our 5 and bit month old boy





Then our Second year layer 14 month old.



This is our next batch of eggs (Mix of blue and black Australorps) in the egg boxes to minimise movement.