Australorps breed Thread

[getaclue]

All my older chickens feel like hedgehogs. They have still have plenty of feathers, and none are bald, so it's very deceptive, until you pick one up, and feel spikiness. The other dead giveaway is that my rooster has no tail feathers. He looks a bit peculiar at first glance. I have them all on gamebird/showbird feed, and they (the hens) are going through quite a bit of oyster shell.

Why is it that we become best of friends when I get out the rake, or shovel to clean, and level the dirt in their coop?

 

[chickisoup]

All my older chickens feel like hedgehogs. They have still have plenty of feathers, and none are bald, so it's very deceptive, until you pick one up, and feel spikiness. The other dead giveaway is that my rooster has no tail feathers. He looks a bit peculiar at first glance. I have them all on gamebird/showbird feed, and they (the hens) are going through quite a bit of oyster shell.

Why is it that we become best of friends when I get out the rake, or shovel to clean, and level the dirt in their coop?

DINNER BELL!

Or should I say "bug" bell!

 

[Lobzi]

All my older chickens feel like hedgehogs. They have still have plenty of feathers, and none are bald, so it's very deceptive, until you pick one up, and feel spikiness. The other dead giveaway is that my rooster has no tail feathers. He looks a bit peculiar at first glance. I have them all on gamebird/showbird feed, and they (the hens) are going through quite a bit of oyster shell.

Why is it that we become best of friends when I get out the rake, or shovel to clean, and level the dirt in their coop?

Mine love to play dig. Im the most popular "chicken" in the yard when I take out the shovel. Try putting some stepping stones or wood on the ground then move them after a few days. Hours of chicken entertainment!

 

[Chicky Crazy]

What do u guys think of my girls?

Your girls are little beauties!! Mine is going on 17 weeks now and her face just turned red. Yours really have nice green tinting. It's strange but my Black Star (sex link) has greener black feathers than my Australorp. Are yours from a hatchery or breeder?

Hatchery

 

[Gramma Chick]

Are yours from a hatchery or breeder? You got to start somewhere !
Quote:
DINNER BELL!

Or should I say "bug" bell!
Or Worm Bell ! my oldest show up when I am Digging ..ESP Budge she always shows up !

 

[Chicky Crazy]

I love Macy my 17 week pullet!

 

[chickisoup]

I love Macy my 17 week pullet!

PRETTY!!!

 

[appps]

I love Macy my 17 week pullet!

She is very nice! Do they normally have long tails like that? I pictured it as closer to a bun type tail, or does that come with age?

 

[ShadyGroveFarm1]

My two australorp pullets are very sweet, the cockerel however is another story. I will probably end up selling him...

 

[MrsBrooke]

Big Papa with his head up, Little Mister to BP's right, and Little Mama and Big Mama in the front.

My feels!

MrsB