Australorp
Australorp Bantam Male
Australorp
Australorp is an abbreviation of Australian black Orpington, and as the name would suggest, the Australorp is a breed that originated in Australia (in approximately 1890), from the English Orpington. The Australorp is well-suited to Australian conditions and is one of the most efficient egg layers as it averages over 300 eggs per hen per year in a commercial setting. However, backyard poultry producers should not expect more than 250 eggs a year. The Black Australorp is an ideal bird for free-range production as they have a good temperament. Although they are renowned for their egg-laying ability, the Australorp is a durable dual-purpose breed as it is also suitable for meat.
Classification
Soft feather-heavy
Appearance
- Black with a green shine, or
- Pure white
Weight
Large Australorps
| Cock | 3.9 – 4.7 Kg |
| Hen | 3.0 – 3.6 Kg |
| Cockerel | 3.2 – 3.6 Kg |
| Pullet | 3.3 – 4.20 Kg |
Australorp, Female
Bantam Australorps
| Rooster | 1.2 Kg |
| Hen | 790 g |
| Cockerel | 1.6 – 2.1 Kg |
| Pullet | 1.3 – 1. 9 Kg |
Egg colour
Light brown/tinted
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