Black Australorp (Chick/Female/Pullet)

The Australorp is a very popular breed that came originally from Australia. Its focus is high egg production. They are excellent foragers and good mothers. The Australorp is also considered a dual-purpose breed that grows at a good rate and has a well-fleshed carcass. The plumage is pure black with an intense beetle-green sheen that is look really cool in the sunlight. Their legs and toes are also black. Egg Color  Brown Weeks to Lay  24 Eggs/Year  250 Egg Size  Large Docile  Yes Cold Hardy  Very Comb  Single Eggs or Meat  Both Breed True  Yes Hybrid  No Heritage  No   Minimum quantities: 1 chick - for pickup only in Anchorage, Eagle River, Mat-Su. 10 chicks - for shipping to all other areas. Additional shipping charges will apply.