Opinion on chicken sex

[Dingoblue]

I’ve been lucky last couple years with all hens, but I think have a roo in this batch…like clockwork has been crowing at 530am…any opinions on it? Blue astrolop breed

 

[Amer]

You have two roosters, actually. In the middle of the crowd.

 

[Dingoblue]

You have two roosters, actually. In the middle of the crowd.

Oh nooo..I was a little suspicious of the lavender Orpington as well…but hasn’t been obvious..darn I could have dealt with one, but 2..I really wanted those two breeds..not sure how to decide which one to keep.

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Oh nooo..I was a little suspicious of the lavender Orpington as well…but hasn’t been obvious..darn I could have dealt with one, but 2..I really wanted those two breeds..not sure how to decide which one to keep.

Australorps are originally black Orpingtons that were bred in Australia (hence the name). Because of this, are are quite similar to Orpingtons but less heavy. If you don’t particularly care about pure breeding them, I would just pick the friendliest.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Australorps are originally black Orpingtons that were bred in Australia (hence the name). Because of this, are are quite similar to Orpingtons but less heavy. If you don’t particularly care about pure breeding them, I would just pick the friendliest.

Personally, I'd sway towards the Blue Australorp. He's gonna be gorgeous

But I agree, temperament should ultimately be the deciding factor.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Australorps are originally black Orpingtons that were bred in Australia (hence the name). Because of this, are are quite similar to Orpingtons but less heavy. If you don’t particularly care about pure breeding them, I would just pick the friendliest.

Finally, someone who confirmed what I pointed out several years ago. I was actually dissed by a couple people on here telling me they're not the same.

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Finally, someone who confirmed what I pointed out several years ago. I was actually dissed by a couple people on here telling me they're not the same.

Direct me to those people, I’ll sort them out! Joking!

Yes, Australian-Orpington was shortened to become Austral-Orpington, becoming one word, Australorp. They are black Orpingtons (I don’t believe that the blue is recognised, correct my if I’m wrong) that were bred in a different direction to those in England due to isolation, become their own variety and later a separate breed due to the differences. The main differences are the taller, lighter build of the Australorp and their bigger, showier tails. Compared to the very stout, plump (English) Orpington.

This is well documented by the British Poultry Council and mentioned in the breed standard of the Australorp breed in the British Poultry Standards.

 

[Dingoblue]

Personally, I'd sway towards the Blue Australorp. He's gonna be gorgeous

But I agree, temperament should ultimately be the deciding factor.

Direct me to those people, I’ll sort them out! Joking!

Yes, Australian-Orpington was shortened to become Austral-Orpington, becoming one word, Australorp. They are black Orpingtons (I don’t believe that the blue is recognised, correct my if I’m wrong) that were bred in a different direction to those in England due to isolation, become their own variety and later a separate breed due to the differences. The main differences are the taller, lighter build of the Australorp and their bigger, showier tails. Compared to the very stout, plump (English) Orpington.

This is well documented by the British Poultry Council and mentioned in the breed standard of the Australorp breed in the British Poultry Standards.

Personally, I'd sway towards the Blue Australorp. He's gonna be gorgeous

But I agree, temperament should ultimately be the deciding factor.

Yeah he looks amazing! Ok yes good idea I will see their temperament and pick.

 

[Dingoblue]

Direct me to those people, I’ll sort them out! Joking!

Yes, Australian-Orpington was shortened to become Austral-Orpington, becoming one word, Australorp. They are black Orpingtons (I don’t believe that the blue is recognised, correct my if I’m wrong) that were bred in a different direction to those in England due to isolation, become their own variety and later a separate breed due to the differences. The main differences are the taller, lighter build of the Australorp and their bigger, showier tails. Compared to the very stout, plump (English) Orpington.

This is well documented by the British Poultry Council and mentioned in the breed standard of the Australorp breed in the British Poultry Standards.

Thanks! Good info! I didn’t know! I love both the breeds.