Australorps breed Thread

[lightchick]

My australorp!



Her name is Sweetie Tweetie! Sweetie for short.

 

[ronott1]

My australorp!



Her name is Sweetie Tweetie! Sweetie for short.

When do you get more Australorps?

 

[chickisoup]

Quote: So sweet!!! and I agree, when are you getting more??? you must have more!!!

 

[lightchick]

I'm not getting more Australorps.

But I have 3 other chicks...... a Black sex link. Brown sex link and a Silkie.
I should have some pics.....
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Brown sex link


Black sex link


Silkie!

So far my Australorp and Silkie are the tamest.
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[getaclue]

I started my chicks on Manna Pro Chick Starter. When should I change them to Gamebird/Showbird feed?

 

[mapleleaf]

Wondering if the brown in the breast feathers is normal in my BA?

 

[Bens-Hens]

I had some brown leak out in a Blue 'lorps wing.....I was told it was undesirable. A shame as he was on the short list for keeping.



It only got bigger!

 

[Saerasx]

I have a short question for all of you. I have an BA who is closing in on 5 weeks in a few days...Im thinking this particular chick is a roo in disguise but was wondering if in the next few days I will see the waddles develop? Im thinking I can see hints of them now, whereas my other BA has zero. Ive read for some certain breeds you can also get an idea by how they carry their tales. Would this be another case? I wish I had a good pic to post, but maybe I can get one tonight as they are enjoying outside time with the warmer weather and extended daylight. Thanks!

 

[ronott1]

I have a short question for all of you. I have an BA who is closing in on 5 weeks in a few days...Im thinking this particular chick is a roo in disguise but was wondering if in the next few days I will see the waddles develop? Im thinking I can see hints of them now, whereas my other BA has zero. Ive read for some certain breeds you can also get an idea by how they carry their tales. Would this be another case? I wish I had a good pic to post, but maybe I can get one tonight as they are enjoying outside time with the warmer weather and extended daylight. Thanks!

Don't worry about it now. You will know with time, They will be crowing or laying eggs by week 25 usually.

Usually you will know for sure by 10 weeks and have a good idea at 6 weeks.

You will have time to re home a cockerel if one was vent sexed incorrectly at the hatchery. They do not crow very will for the first several weeks. It is kind of cute to hear actually.

 

[Saerasx]

Don't worry about it now. You will know with time, They will be crowing or laying eggs by week 25 usually.

Usually you will know for sure by 10 weeks and have a good idea at 6 weeks.

You will have time to re home a cockerel if one was vent sexed incorrectly at the hatchery. They do not crow very will for the first several weeks. It is kind of cute to hear actually.

Thanks for the info! I bought them through a local organic farm store that specializes in chicks/chickens. I think that they did come from a localish hatchery but Im not sure which one....but I know that they were sexed.

I would have no problem having a roo- both my BAs are super sweet but its a zoning thing for us