Astralorp lovers wanted!

[Duckfarmer1]

Hi, we recently saw a flock of Astralorp s. When my husband saw the size of the discarded egg shells she was feeding back to the chickens, he was sold! We currently have a large flock of medium sized birds, laying medium to large brown eggs. Everything I have read on the internet, and through the forum indicates that Astralorps are a medium sized bird. This woman said they are heavy breed giving all extra large eggs. I know I had a wish wish last month of breeds I was considering and they were at the top. We went with BO instead. Now he’s on a hunt for these chickens...but I don’t want him disappointed...also, are they ok with medium breeds. From reading through the Astralorp thread, it seemed like everyone loves them , and they get along with others well...but, I wanted to here some more recent feedback. Thanks!

 

[TwoCrows]

In my humble opinion, Black Australorps are THE best breed to keep! Well, all the Orps are fabulous which includes Buff Orpingtons are great too.

Australorps are super health hardy and most of them live well into older age. They can tolerate a huge swing in temps of hot or cold. They are super layers and many lay into their 6th year. They are SUPER friendly. If you want to keep them as a dual purpose bird, they are great for the table too. I will never keep a flock of chickens without including the Australorp!

 

[Duckfarmer1]

In my humble opinion, Black Australorps are THE best breed to keep! Well, all the Orps are fabulous which includes Buff Orpingtons are great too.

Australorps are super health hardy and most of them live well into older age. They can tolerate a huge swing in temps of hot or cold. They are super layers and many lay into their 6th year. They are SUPER friendly. If you want to keep them as a dual purpose bird, they are great for the table too. I will never keep a flock of chickens without including the Australorp!

Oh, wow!! I guess my hubby is really on to something then! Thanks a ton! This lady has them but she’s 2 hrs away..of course we were in her area last night but she couldn’t meet us...ugh...maybe another road trip..or just keep looking...

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Hi, we recently saw a flock of Astralorp s. When my husband saw the size of the discarded egg shells she was feeding back to the chickens, he was sold! We currently have a large flock of medium sized birds, laying medium to large brown eggs. Everything I have read on the internet, and through the forum indicates that Astralorps are a medium sized bird. This woman said they are heavy breed giving all extra large eggs. I know I had a wish wish last month of breeds I was considering and they were at the top. We went with BO instead. Now he’s on a hunt for these chickens...but I don’t want him disappointed...also, are they ok with medium breeds. From reading through the Astralorp thread, it seemed like everyone loves them , and they get along with others well...but, I wanted to here some more recent feedback. Thanks!

I have a few different 22 week old pullets. 4 gold comets, 2 RIR, 2 Black Australorp hens and 1 rooster, 1 gold wyandotte, and 1 older buff orp. The BA are the calmest and sweetest, near daily eggs still medium size. Gold comets only 1 sweetheart and 3 a little skittish(not real bad though), but already large or XL eggs and they haven't missed a day yet. Early to mature and great producers. RIR a bit skittish and no eggs yet. Nothing yet from the wyandotte and a bit skittish. Buff Orpington stopped laying 6 months ago (she's 3 or 4 yo), but eggs almost every day L size.
One BA bonded instantly with my daughter. You can see by my profile pic BA are friendly.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I have kept Australorp for many many years.

I highly recommend them as a breed.
In my mixed flocks over the years they have NEVER been the trouble makers. I have kept them with bantams with no issues ever from them.

I had a group of 6-7 year olds processed and the lady helping me out said the Australorps still had a lot of eggs they could have made.
Yes even the 7 year olds were laying pretty regularly.

They really are a calm presence in the flock.

 

[Building Bridges]

In my humble opinion, Black Australorps are THE best breed to keep! Well, all the Orps are fabulous which includes Buff Orpingtons are great too.

Australorps are super health hardy and most of them live well into older age. They can tolerate a huge swing in temps of hot or cold. They are super layers and many lay into their 6th year. They are SUPER friendly. If you want to keep them as a dual purpose bird, they are great for the table too. I will never keep a flock of chickens without including the Australorp!

Australorps have been on my wish list also. Appreciate this information.

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

I own 3 Lorps and I don’t ever have any problems at all with them they never pick on anyone ever....even when I add new hens. They don’t really make any noise either. I don’t know what eggs they lay since they’re in a mixed flock but I love mine I wouldn’t mind having more.