Australorps breed Thread

[DevilsDenHen]

Here is one of my 5 australorp hens. Just love that green sheen

And heres everyone. Including my white leghorn and EE roo.

 

[Lobzi]

There is something striking about some Australorps' eyes. They see very romantic or something....all that black. I just love how it looks.

 

[Nippers]

What kind of trouble does she get in? Is she a StarGate girl?

She is very scratchy. She freaks out when I want to hold her

 

[Gramma Chick]

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try holding her by compressing her wings support her breast ....lowly whisper Shhhhhhhhh

 

[loobyloo88]

I'm not 100% sure of the age of my australorp. I think I got her around 12 weeks old but not certain which would now make her 20 weeks...what signs would she show that she is going to start laying? Whenever the hen she is in with goes in the nest box to lay she goes in the coop with her and watches! (Theres 3 in her coop, herself an older her and her 10 week old chick whos a roo).

 

[getaclue]

loobyloo888, when her comb turns bright red, it doesn't take long after that, and she will start laying. Check the ground at first. It takes them a bit to get the hang of it.

 

[getaclue]

QueenBubbles, put one hand across the top of her back, thumb extended, and press down a little, which will pin her wings a little, then slide your other hand under her from the front, with your thumb extended to the side, as you get your hand under her, one leg will slide into where the thumb meets the hand, then simply bend the thumb around the leg. Yes, the young ones tend to be very skittery. Just keep working your coop, talking to her, and catching her daily, petting her for a few minutes, then release her. She will eventually settle down. I also set mine on a square hay bale, to pet them. They still don't "like" being caught, and held, but now they tolerate it very well, and they don't run or scurry off when I enter the coop. They like watching me change their water, fill their feeder, etc., and will follow me around. It takes time, and persistence. Treats help too.

 

[Chicky Crazy]

I love my 16week old Austrolorps pullets Lacy and Macy!

What do u guys think of my girls?

 

[chickisoup]

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try holding her by compressing her wings support her breast ....lowly whisper Shhhhhhhhh
Oh my!!!! hubby thought me a bit daft! I do EXACTLY the same thing to quiet my Aussie pullets (who just started laying little pullet eggs

) and it is working well to tame them down.

 

[appps]

What do u guys think of my girls?

I'm afraid I'm not very knowledgable on the breed yet so can't comment on quality but love that green sheen on the feathers!