Australorps breed Thread

[ronott1]

Thanks Dee and Ron! I'm thinking I probably have one of each too and that's ok. I don't have a roo and hopefully

he will grow into the handsome young man I think he will. Then again, the difference could be just because the little one had such a rough start. Thank you for sharing how your "babies" behaved before they started to squat. My sex-links did the chest bumping too but not the whole hackles raising, stare down thing. I was told by the breeder they were both pullets and I was planning to get a young roo from another line but as long as they BOTH don't start crowing I'm good. I'll just add a couple pullets from another line in the spring. I have been able to locate a quality breeder of English Australorp in southern Minnesota which isn't too terribly far away.

Oh, and about laying. With everything the little girl's insides have been thru (she shed a LOT of intestinal lining!) I would be fine if she delays starting to lay to give her a chance to fully recover. They are both growing feathers like crazy! The breeder had put them on All Flock as soon as they were moved from the brooder and mixed with older birds (her Marans I think) which I think probably also contributed to them being behind in development.

If you go there, please get some pictures of the BAs in Minnesota.

Enjoy your Flock!

 

[ocap]

Thanks Dee and Ron! I'm thinking I probably have one of each too and that's ok. I don't have a roo and hopefully

he will grow into the handsome young man I think he will. Then again, the difference could be just because the little one had such a rough start. Thank you for sharing how your "babies" behaved before they started to squat. My sex-links did the chest bumping too but not the whole hackles raising, stare down thing. I was told by the breeder they were both pullets and I was planning to get a young roo from another line but as long as they BOTH don't start crowing I'm good. I'll just add a couple pullets from another line in the spring. I have been able to locate a quality breeder of English Australorp in southern Minnesota which isn't too terribly far away.

Oh, and about laying. With everything the little girl's insides have been thru (she shed a LOT of intestinal lining!) I would be fine if she delays starting to lay to give her a chance to fully recover. They are both growing feathers like crazy! The breeder had put them on All Flock as soon as they were moved from the brooder and mixed with older birds (her Marans I think) which I think probably also contributed to them being behind in development.

you also have Mr. Urch in southern Minnesota. He might have extra pullets. I would love to visit his place to see how to raise 100 different breeds

 

[RoseMarie1]

evening everyone!
First, I apologize for the poor quality of the pics. I had just put them into the "big girls" run for the first time today and they were being chased around a bit by my 6 month old red sex-link pullets, of course. In case you don't remember my previous posting, the smaller one was stunted by a severe case of cocci @ 9 weeks that turned out to be virulent compounded by the fact she was loaded with round worms when I got her (at 9 weeks) but I didn't know it and I didn't discover those until she started passing them several weeks later!!! Poor girl got a real double whammy and it took till just this past week or so for her to finally stop completely passing blood and tissue, so needless to say she (hopefully a she) was very stunted but has been growing at an incredible rate now to the point she is almost as big as the other one when originally she was half the other's size. Anyway, lots of antibiotics, wazine, etc. and tons of top quality feed, probiotics and proteins later, here they are.
As mentioned before, they are supposed to be off a good line, so what do you think??? Hens? Roos? One of each???? Can't tell from their behavior as they have been doing a lot of chest bumping AND squaring off tho no actually fighting, just a lot of head lowering and very funny stare downs. I am thinking they are just making up for lost time from being sick. Neither really acted like a roo today when they mixed with the other girls for the first time. (2 older hens and the mentioned 3 trouble makers).
Your expertise is greatly appreciated.

Don't have much experience but you sure went through a lot with that chick but I am so glad it made it through. Must be a tough little critter. A couple of mine had that pasty butt mess and I thought that was horrible but what you went through was much worse and the chick.

 

[vickiw]

Thanks Dee and Ron! I'm thinking I probably have one of each too and that's ok. I don't have a roo and hopefully he will grow into the handsome young man I think he will. Then again, the difference could be just because the little one had such a rough start. Thank you for sharing how your "babies" behaved before they started to squat. My sex-links did the chest bumping too but not the whole hackles raising, stare down thing. I was told by the breeder they were both pullets and I was planning to get a young roo from another line but as long as they BOTH don't start crowing I'm good. I'll just add a couple pullets from another line in the spring. I have been able to locate a quality breeder of English Australorp in southern Minnesota which isn't too terribly far away.


Oh, and about laying. With everything the little girl's insides have been thru (she shed a LOT of intestinal lining!) I would be fine if she delays starting to lay to give her a chance to fully recover. They are both growing feathers like crazy! The breeder had put them on All Flock as soon as they were moved from the brooder and mixed with older birds (her Marans I think) which I think probably also contributed to them being behind in development.

you also have Mr. Urch in southern Minnesota. He might have extra pullets. I would love to visit his place to see how to raise 100 different breeds

That's who I was talking about!!! I already have his mail order list for next year but I am hoping to be able to actually drive there

 

[MeanV2]

you also have Mr. Urch in southern Minnesota. He might have extra pullets. I would love to visit his place to see how to raise 100 different breeds

That in itself would be worth the trip!!

Dan

 

[jdoane]

Ok Australorp Experts!! All along I've been thinking this was a pullet. "She" is a hatchery bird, sexed as a pullet. She is a few days short of 10 weeks. Now I'm wondering. Are those the beginning of saddle feathers? Her comb is small but has just in the last day or so turned a little pink.

What do you think? I tried to get picture s of feathering and close up of the face.

 

[DeesHens]

Thanks Dee and Ron! I'm thinking I probably have one of each too and that's ok. I don't have a roo and hopefully

he will grow into the handsome young man I think he will. Then again, the difference could be just because the little one had such a rough start. Thank you for sharing how your "babies" behaved before they started to squat. My sex-links did the chest bumping too but not the whole hackles raising, stare down thing. I was told by the breeder they were both pullets and I was planning to get a young roo from another line but as long as they BOTH don't start crowing I'm good. I'll just add a couple pullets from another line in the spring. I have been able to locate a quality breeder of English Australorp in southern Minnesota which isn't too terribly far away.

Oh, and about laying. With everything the little girl's insides have been thru (she shed a LOT of intestinal lining!) I would be fine if she delays starting to lay to give her a chance to fully recover. They are both growing feathers like crazy! The breeder had put them on All Flock as soon as they were moved from the brooder and mixed with older birds (her Marans I think) which I think probably also contributed to them being behind in development.

Yes, I thought of that too but forgot to mention it in my former reply. With all your little girl has gone through it would be surprising if she was not delayed as far as egg laying. But you never know. Hope all the best for her as it is my nature to always strongly root for the underdog. When I see them thrive in victory over adversity of any kind I get such a huge thrill from it. Imagine you have developed some special feeling for her with all your special care. I am looking forward to following her ongoing development. Keep us posted over time if you can. BTW Have you given her a name? ~Dee~

 

[DeesHens]

Ok Australorp Experts!! All along I've been thinking this was a pullet. "She" is a hatchery bird, sexed as a pullet. She is a few days short of 10 weeks. Now I'm wondering. Are those the beginning of saddle feathers? Her comb is small but has just in the last day or so turned a little pink.

What do you think? I tried to get picture s of feathering and close up of the face.

I am not an expert but I vote it's a girl. ~Dee~

 

[RattlesnakeRidgeWV]

Pullet for sure.
Kurt

 

[MeanV2]

Pullet for sure.
Kurt

Compared to mine at that age I'd say Pullet for sure also.

Kurt, Gonna try to post pics of my Pullets & Cockerels as soon as I can. I want to get your opinion on them to see if you think any of them are quality enough for breeding in your opinion.

Dan