Australorps breed Thread

[DeesHens]

My 6 week old is the first one to greet me when I go out to see them.

That is so cool! I hope mine will be like that too. Cute pic. ~Dee~

 

[bonnylass79]

Here is one of my 10 week old pullets. I can't believe how big the bodies are on these girls. I have 5 pullets that I got from Cindy Chesler. Stan (tigercreek), her birds came from you, correct? I would still like to get a second bloodline to get my flock started, but it's getting a little late in the year to ship eggs to Florida. I may just stick with these 5 for now and borrow a rooster from Cindy once they're old enough. Then try to get some shipped eggs this fall.

 

[tigercreek]

Yes, Cindy got her birds from me. Are you sure you have a pullet there?? I'm thinking you may not need to borrow a rooster from Cindy......... Just sayn' .......stan

Here is one of my 10 week old pullets. I can't believe how big the bodies are on these girls. I have 5 pullets that I got from Cindy Chesler. Stan (tigercreek), her birds came from you, correct? I would still like to get a second bloodline to get my flock started, but it's getting a little late in the year to ship eggs to Florida. I may just stick with these 5 for now and borrow a rooster from Cindy once they're old enough. Then try to get some shipped eggs this fall.

 

[bonnylass79]

They all have about the same amount of comb and wattle. They have a lot less than the younger roosters (barnyard mixes) I have in with them. I've also seen pictures of younger Australorp roosters on this thread with more. But, you know your line better than I do. Hopefully I don't have 5 roosters. lol

 

[bonnylass79]

Here's a closeup of "its" face. I know, you're a leg man. lol I'll try to get a pic of all 5 when I have someone to help me wrangle them.



A better profile shot:

 

[aveca]

Fantastic body shape on that baby bonnylass..going to be a quality flock ..NICE!

Love to see pics of the others showing them off like the pics above

 

[RattlesnakeRidgeWV]

Stan,
Stop looking at the legs. If that bird is 10 weeks old it is a pullet.

Bonnylass,
Good looking pullet. Stan does have a fine line of BA's.
Kurt

 

[bonnylass79]

Stan,
Stop looking at the legs. If that bird is 10 weeks old it is a pullet.

LOL


Thank you. I knew if I wanted to do this, I wanted to do it right, so I made sure I started with quality stock. I'm hoping to have them in the show pen within the year. Ordering some Big Ole Bird today to start supplementing with. I want them to shine.

 

[Historyhobbit]

Aveca,
Your babies look great. Make sure you don't baby them too much like Dan! LOL

Historyhobbit,
You have a good looking bunch there. Now teach this old dog how to do that clip art or insert that fancy stuff!
Kurt

Thanks!! I use a free app for my smartphone called "Photo Grid" They sure are hard to photograph since they are constantly moving!! lol!

 

[Historyhobbit]

Thank you Ron. I really do enjoy fussing with them. They seem like they are getting a bit feisty toward each other in the brooder box now. Two are take flying leaps at one another and also do the chest bumps. Is that roo behavior? I can't wait to get them out in the coop and paddock. ~Dee~

My Australorps will jump into my lap and ride on my shoulder if I let them!! What a fantastic breed!