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    Australorp colouring plan

    I’m sure this has been discussed before and I’ve gone over various charts regarding colouring… but I just want to confirm my understanding. A splash Australorp rooster over black Australorp hens will result in 100% blue chicks ?? Varying degrees of blue anyway. To improve the blue colour...
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    Australorp gender? Plus crossbreed guess!

    Oh well, at least I’ll get to keep one of the boys. And I hope the little cross is a pullet - it’s the kids favourite but I have no use for a cross breed rooster ☹️
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    Australorp gender? Plus crossbreed guess!

    No, it was found on the street as a tiny chick. My partner door knocked but it’s home couldn’t be found, so he gave it to me 🙄 I figured if I’m raising one, I best get it some friends.
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    Australorp gender? Plus crossbreed guess!

    Hello, Any guess on the sex of these three Australorps? They are 10ish weeks old. Numbering 1-3 Left to Right, I think (optimistically) Pullet, Cockerel, Cockerel? But I’m new to raising chicks. As for the other little guy(?), guess on cross - silkie x ?? Many thanks :)
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    New to breeding, experienced retiree keeper

    Hi everyone! This is my intro post. I’m from southern Australia and I keep Australorps and a few non laying oldies of various breeds and crosses. I’m new to raising chicks so I’m here to discuss that, and of course play “pullet or cockerel?” I love keeping poultry for the enjoyment, eggs and...
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