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If you can't tell a difference in tempament (which could be the case since both Australorps and Orpingtons are typically calm and gentle breeds), then you might just want to keep the one that you personally like the best. If you don't have a preference there either, then I would probably keep...

X2 on that. The recommended ratio of hens to roosters is 10 hens for every 1 rooster as too many roosters will become very hard physically on your hens as they mature; overbreeding them, biting and plucking the feathers from their necks and backs, battering them, and potentially, seriously...

You're welcome, and yes, Easter Egger is the name by which poultry breeders refer to these colored egg laying hybrids. By all means, post pics of your unknown chicken here. We would be happy to take a look at it. Also, you can post it on our What Breed or Gender is This? section at...

Welcome to BYC, Pam. Glad you decided to join our flock. You have a nice mixed flock. Black Australorps are my favorite standard breed; extremely hardy, calm and gentle (my children, and now my granddaughter, made lap pets of ours), and excellent layers of large, brown eggs. Just in case you are...