Hello, from Portland, Oregon

[WindingRoad]

My family had chickens when I was very little and now I'm taking the steps to get my own. I have lots of wonderful memories of those chickens.
I think I'm going to get Australorps. And maybe a couple other breeds. Presently looking for people with experience with Australorps, to make sure they are the right ones for me.

I have no experience but from what I hear. LOL. They are pretty great. I love my BO she is a love bird. When I pick her up and cradle her in my left arm she lays her head and neck on my upper arm. So cute. And she's nice to the other chickens. I have 4, BO, ISAB laying most days. 66-68 grams eggs They are in their second winter. My 2 SLW are still pullets. 24 weeks now but they are laying 45-52 gram eggs but the yolks are as orange as the other 2. Good luck.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Why hello!
Australorps are lovely, sweet birds...and eggcellent layers to boot!
I am just up the road from you in Columbia County, always nice to meet a "neighbor".

 

[N F C]

There are lots of nice breeds...why not do a mixed flock and get to know a few of them!

 

[cassie123]

Hi!!
Welcome to BYC!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to byc

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[NonnasBabies]

Welcome

 

[whitjanis]

Howdy and
So glad you decided to join our "egg-ceptional" community!

Australorps are a GREAT breed, they've been the sweetest chicken I've ever had. And great egg layers too. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.

Thanks so much, Chicken Cowboy02! I've had so many positive responses about this bread. I think it's the one for me. Might try a couple Plymouth Rocks also. Have to build my coop first!