Chickens breed profile
Black Australorp
Also known as: Australorp
- Heritage dual-purpose
- Australia
- medium
- Temperament: calm
Black Australorp is one of the calmest dual-purpose homestead chickens, reliably producing 250+ eggs/year while remaining docile around children. Strong fit for first-time backyard flocks.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
6–7 lbs
Male weight
8–10 lbs
Eggs/year
260
Egg color
brown
Reproductive traits
Gestation
21 days
Seasonality
year round
Maternal
fair
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Black plumage absorbs heat in southern climates
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, grain supplement
Primary purposes