Hello we decided last summer to start with black australorps i studied the breed and aside from the surprise that the eggs were alittle smaller than i expected over all we were pleased. the hens lay like clockwork and they grew up beautifully, healthy and vibrant. i sold off those that didnt have the attibutes i wanted (and kept a few others because they won me over) this summer we have been selling the chicks and i think maybe in our area some just dont recognize the breed (our local farm store also sold them so maybe enough was enough) we sold a good number but not like hotcakes which i guess i expected. if my research said they were great all around farm chickens wouldnt everyone want them??? now later in the year a tide seems to be turning (of course, now that i sold our roo) but he was purchased to be a show chicken and the client was so pleased with his apa attributes. who would have thought a farm yard chicken to showbiz. anyway rethinking again i believe we are going to grow up another roo and a new laying flock and see if next year sales will increase. we are going to add a few other breeds my wonderful husband built some more areas for me... i love raising chickens and love the eggs our customers like eating them too....
