Photo by Louise Simpson

Australorp Type: Heavy Purpose: Dual Average Weight: 3.5kg Eggs per year: Average Egg size: Eggs colour:

History

Developed in Australia in the 1920s from Black Orpington stock. They are generally black, but also found in white and laced blue.

Characteristics

Australorps are friendly and easily tamed. They are a little to heavy for small kids to pick up. They are non sitters and not keen flyers!

Breed Club

Australorp Club GB, Ian and Louise Simpson Chestnut farm Normanton Southwell Notts NG25 0PR 01636 814958
ian@australorpclubgb.wanadoo.co.uk
louise@cocklys.fsnet.co.uk

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