I'm getting 5 Australorp hens this evening

[RubberChickenLubber]

Finally getting hens again, after all the fox madness. These laying hens and getting all 5 of them for $20. It's a 4h kid that's wanting to get into showing, and wants to get rid of all but his show breed.

I think we have our fox problem pretty much taken care of. We ran electric fence around the outside of the run about 3 inches up. That way if it tries to dig, it'll hit the fence.

 

[BantyChickMom]

WOOHOO!

The more the merrier!!

 

[skeeter9]

Australorps are awesome!!!!

 

[Frozen Feathers]

Oooo You are going to love them! I love my Australorp, so sweet and friendly.

The only issue I have with her is she's gone broody 3 times and left the nest each time at 15 days. un

 

[broncbuster07]

Australorps are an excellent choice for layers. They are also a docile breed. Best wishes for your new girls.

 

[RubberChickenLubber]

Australorpes were my first breed, they just got ate, and not by me. I love them.

 

[SeaChick]

I love our Australorp. She is absolutely beautiful with these large, liquid, dark eyes and markings like eyeliner around them. She is very people-oriented and talks to us in an adorable, breathy voice. Sometimes she skweeks. Love her!

 

[chickbea]

The oldest bird I ever had was an Australorp - my Alice. She lived to be 11 and still layed eggs for me. She was the queen of the roost right up to the end!

 

[okto]

please post pics when you get them