Australorps breed Thread

[ronott1]

Anyone having a hard time finding chicks? Apparently,they're really popular and no one has chicks. I'm in San Diego County.

What about Cackle hatchery?

 

[bruceha2000]

Wow, thank you all for your kind words on my girls......
and in other news........

Congrats! EE I presume? Kinda "not at all brown" to be from an Australorp

 

[appps]

Congrats! EE I presume? Kinda "not at all brown" to be from an Australorp

I don't think Australian Australorps lay as brown an egg. Mine are a similar colour to hers.

 

[astarra]

Congrats! EE I presume? Kinda "not at all brown" to be from an Australorp

Thanks!!
And nope, it can only be from an Australorp as that is all I have!

Got another one today too

 

[Gramma Chick]

Anyone having a hard time finding chicks? Apparently,they're really popular and no one has chicks. I'm in San Diego County.

have any tractor supplies out there ?

 

[Couchmo]

Just thought I'd show off my little flock of BA's at just over 3 weeks old, enjoying their new, larger outdoor run

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[ronott1]

Just thought I'd show off my little flock of BA's at just over 3 weeks old, enjoying their new, larger outdoor run

They are looking good out there!

You will start seeing some feathers in the yard soon.

 

[bruceha2000]

I don't think Australian Australorps lay as brown an egg. Mine are a similar colour to hers.

Wow, is there any brown to it at all? My screen makes them look fairly green.

 

[astarra]

Wow, is there any brown to it at all? My screen makes them look fairly green.

It is more of a creamy brown color.

 

[HTChick]

Anyone having a hard time finding chicks? Apparently,they're really popular and no one has chicks. I'm in San Diego County.

It is a lot easier to just order them from a hatchery. Even if you want fewer than the minimum, I have never found it hard to find homes for the extra chicks. Especially in areas where you can't hit the Tractor Supply lottery (ie, get there before they sell out the shipment). To increase your odds locally, call and find out when the shipment is coming in.