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Abundance
Common
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Egg Quantity
Excellent (5/wk)
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Size
Large Fowl
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Nurturing
Yes
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Egg Color
Brown
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Heat Tolerance
Not Especially Heat Hardy
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Cold Tolerance
Hardy in Winter
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Personality
Sweet
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp
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Description:
Australorps are the Australian take on the Orpington breed. They are calm and friendly and excellent layers of light brown eggs. We recommend them as one of the best chicken breeds for beginners.
The Australorp's exceptionally soft, shiny black plumage has hints of green and purple in the sunlight. Peaceful and dignified, Australorps are an absolutely delightful bird that we highly recommend to anyone who wants a pet chicken that lays dependably.
Related Articles:
- Australorp Chicken: The Ultimate Guide
- Chicken Breed List: Australorp
- Baby Chicks: Behind the Scenes
What to know about Marek's disease vaccine
- We offer the Marek's Disease vaccine on the checkout page.
- Related articles: Should I get my birds vaccinated? and All about Marek's disease.
Shipping Information:
- Due to Rhode Island state law, the minimum order of day-old chicks shipped to Rhode Island is 12.
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Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Thriving and happy little chicks.
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Thank you for your review of the Black Australorp chicks! They are a great breed and we hope you enjoy them for many years to come!
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Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Our “Black Beauty”, truly is a beautiful bird, but I had high hopes for her that she’s not living up to so far. Got her the last week of April, and it’s now Nov 18, over 6 1/2 months later and not 1 single egg layed. This breed is supposed to be excellent layers of 5 or so eggs a week. My Bountiful Blue I got at the same time lays 5-6 eggs/wk since mid-October and is smaller in size. Black Beauty is big, with beautiful lush feathers, she looks healthy and is active, but doesn’t produce any eggs. I’m baffled and disappointed as I only ordered 3 hens, but the Ameracauna ended up being a rooster, the Australorp doesn’t lay, so I only have 1 out of 3 laying eggs! I don’t get it.
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We're sorry to hear that Black Beauty isn't laying yet, but don't be too disappointed. Australorps can start laying anywhere between 6-7 months, but with the cooler weather and limited daylight during the fall, she may take a bit longer. She may be sporadic laying during the winter but once spring brings more daylight, you'll be pleased with her volume, I'm sure. Let us know if you have any other questions. We're happy to help!
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4 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Although several chicks in my flock passed away, the Black Australorp are very cute
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We’re truly sorry to hear about the loss of several chicks and understand how upsetting that must be. We are thankful to know the remaining chicks are thriving with your care. We appreciate your dedication and are here to help in any way we can to support their continued growth. We do hope the refund has been viewed on your account as they were covered under the safe arrival guarantee. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything more we can do to assist. Thank you for your patience and commitment to your flock.
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5 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Happy chicken mama
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Awww! We are so thrilled to have been able to bring joy to you and your flock! Thank you so much for letting us know & whenever you have any questions,or would like to add to your flock or need something for their care, we will be there for you!
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6 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Good!!!!!!!!
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7 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Our Australorp Luna is top hen and definitely the leader and protector of our rooster-less flock. She is calm, intelligent and dignified, a consistent layer of large brown eggs (double yolks on occasion! ), cold hardy and by far the most heat tolerant of our mixed flock. Most importantly, she is the most affectionate, sweet cuddler you could ever imagine and loves taking naps on my lap in our hammock. Overall an incredible breed that I would highly recommend!
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The Black Australorps are known to be a wonderful breed for backyard flock keeping due to their friendly personalities, egg laying, and their hardiness! Luna appears to be the typical hen of this breed and we are happy to hear that she is fitting in so well!
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7 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Arrived good condition
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Thank you Patty for the review on your Black Australorp chicks! They will be great layers who are calm and friendly. They are beautiful in the sunshine with their shiny black plumage that has hints of green and purple in it. We hope you enjoy them!
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9 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
This is my second Black Australorp. They are friendly chickens and ideal Alpha chicken. Benign leadership. And so dignified even as chicks. I find them heat tolerant and cold tolerant as adults.They tend to lay nearly every day except in winter and when molting. I plan to always have at least one Black Australorp.
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10 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
First time chicken mom here. I received my first ever 7 chicks ( all different breeds) two days ago and they are the sweetest things ever. All came healthy and happy. My little Black Australorp seems to be the one that's always in trouble but still sweet. Thank you to all the staff that answered all my questions when I called in and let me change my order a few times. Looking forward to seeing all the different eggs this fall.
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Thank you for taking the time to review our little babies! We are so happy to hear they are doing well and bringing you happiness! Thank you for your kind words for our Flock Care Specialists as well! My Pet Chicken hopes to help you with your flock needs in the future!
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11 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
2 of the 6 have already died. Another one waxes and wanes. I am not sure if she will make it. I am not a first time chicken owner and this is not my first flock of babies , so I am pretty sure they are receiving the right care on my end.
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We are so sorry to hear that you lost any of your babies! We do not see a report from you regarding your little ones as they were covered under our Live Arrival Guarantee for 48 hours after their arrival. We will be in contact with you by separate communication as we want to make this right for you!
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12 months ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
I ordered 3 Australorp pullets. They are precious beyond words. I received them on an unusual cold snap. They were delivered with care and are very healthy. I would not hesitate to order from the company again.
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Thank you so much, Bobbie, for giving our Black Australorps 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you found the chicks precious beyond words. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we would be absolutely delighted to serve you again in the future.
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1 year ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
By far my favorite breed we've ever had. The first black Australorp we had decided that since we didn't have a rooster, she was going to fill that role. She never laid but became the flock protector and was incredibly sweet and friendly to everyone. She actually died protecting her flock from a predator. We're now on our third Black Australorp and they've all been sweet and friendly, if a little shy sometimes. Highly recommend.
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Thank you so much for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you have had such a positive experience with the Black Australorp breed. They truly are amazing birds with unique personalities. It's heartwarming to hear about the loyal and protective nature of your first Black Australorp, even in the absence of a rooster. We're sorry for your loss, but it's inspiring to know she sacrificed herself to protect her flock. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for highly recommending the Black Australorp. If there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. We value your trust and satisfaction as our customer.
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1 year ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
We have a mixed flock and this is by far our favorite chicken. She is calm and gentle and doesn’t mind being held by our toddler. I will definitely get another Australorp in the future.
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Thank you for taking the time to review one of our Black Australorps! We agree they are so sweet! My Pet Chicken hopes to help you with your flock care needs in the future!
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1 year ago
Baby Chicks: Black Australorp Female
Last year I got an Australorp from here before and she made it through shipping to Arizona. They are beautiful and reliable egg layers too. The 2 I ordered this year made it through shipping and look like they're thrving too. This breed has been our friendliest of the bunch.
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Thank you for letting us know about your experience with this breed. Their beautiful black feathers often shine with purple or green iridescence in the sun.
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