Australorps breed Thread

[DeesHens]

Got some pics of young rooster that I'm liking the most atm he's almost 4 months old.

4 months old. He looks like a she to me.

~Dee~

 

[DeesHens]

This is one of my Australorp males. I have around 30 birds in this breed and rate them as one of the best breeds for backyard breeders.

Mated to a Cornish Game they produce a very usefull table bird and the pul;lets lay very well. Broodiness is doubled using this mating and they are very good sitters and mothers.

Handsome guy you have there. Interesting about the mating too. ~Dee~

 

[ronott1]

So I wonder how you found out the "truth", Ron? Cause I am a truth seeker by nature and it just bugs me I need to keep re-learning stuff after believing propaganda of this kind. LOL

Interesting what you shared about the Hupp birds being very large at 18 weeks. I am wondering how mine will compare in size. They are approaching the same size as my 7 lb. adult Barr Rock hen at this point in time. (16 weeks old)

I have noticed Peppa is taking oyster shell out of my layer, Betsy Barr Rock, sole supply. Would you stop her from doing that or not?

~Dee~

From both personal experience and from different places that list lay rate for different breeds.

Hendersens chicken breed chart give BAs 4 eggs while production reds(hybrids) get 6 eggs. Leghorns also get 6 eggs. BAs will lay well but closer to 225 to 250 per year.

Don't worry about eating the Oyster Shell. They will eat what they need. I give them Oyster Shell Calcium in a separate chick feeder.

 

[thedragonlady]

Two more.

Why mess with success ? Your black Lorps are BREATHTAKING. These are just nice...no caps.

 

[DeesHens]

Quote: Thanks so much Ron. You always amaze me with your knowledge.

~Dee~

 

[DeesHens]

PS. I found the Henderson's chicken chart and was happy to learn the Barr Rock only has a 3 egg status. We were very happy with them so with 4 eggs from our BA's we are golden.

~Dee~

 

[ronott1]

PS. I found the Henderson's chicken chart and was happy to learn the Barr Rock only has a 3 egg status. We were very happy with them so with 4 eggs from our BA's we are golden.

~Dee~

Yes, they are very good steady egg layers and will not usually blow out their egg laying organs.

 

[DeesHens]

I totally agree with you Dragon Lady. The Black Aussies are by far the most "breathtaking". Two chickens have made my heart swoon so to speak. The SQ BA's I have seen pics of here and your exquisite Orpington. Your "calendar girl".

But I imagine those Splash and Blues are more awesome in person as they must have the softest feathers on earth. They look like clouds. I really enjoyed your pics Kurt.

~Dee~

 

[DeesHens]

Quote: Is that terminology literal? I would not want to experience that!

I have read stories of prolapsed uterus/vent. Would that be the same? ~Dee~

 

[cracrzy4chicks]

This is one of my Australorp males. I have around 30 birds in this breed and rate them as one of the best breeds for backyard breeders.

Mated to a Cornish Game they produce a very usefull table bird and the pul;lets lay very well. Broodiness is doubled using this mating and they are very good sitters and mothers.

When you cross them, do you use an Australorp roo or hen ?