Chick-Mahal
Chirping
I live in NH, USA. Got the Australorps because of their great egg laying ability. They are so pretty and said to grow larger than most other chickens. Not in it for the size but the eggs. I love to hang out with them.I love her. She's a darling. She's going to be four years old next year and she's doing well, although she doesn't lay much any more. Only 19 eggs so far this year.
Are you in the US or Australia? I'm guessing the US. Most Aussies buy pullets at the point of lay, although there are lots of breeders too. The hatcheries mostly service the egg and meat industries. The US Australorps look very different from the Australian! Like a leghorn type but larger and black.