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BreedAustralorp
SexMale
Age10
Description
Australorp Chicken
- **Origin**: Australia (developed in the early 20th century).
- **Full Name**: Australian Black Orpington, shortened to "Australorp. "
- **Purpose**: Primarily bred as a dual-purpose bird for both egg production and meat.
- **Appearance**:
- Plumage: Glossy black with a greenish sheen (most common), though blue and white varieties also exist.
- Size: Medium to large, with a sturdy and well-rounded body.
- Comb: Single comb, bright red.
- **Egg Production**: Known for being excellent layers, producing around 250–300 large, light-brown eggs per year.
- **Temperament**: Docile, friendly, and easy to manage, making them popular among backyard chicken keepers.
- **History**: Developed by crossing Orpingtons with other breeds to improve egg-laying capabilities. Australorps gained international fame when a flock set a world record by laying 1,857 eggs in 365 days (averaging over 5 eggs per hen per day).
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