| Breed | Australorp |
|---|---|
| Age | |
| Bird Type | |
| Broody | Not very Broody |
| Clean or Feathered Leg | Clean |
| Comb | Single Comb |
| Handles Confinement | Good for Coop Life |
| Conservation Status | Recovering |
| Egg Color | |
| Egg Size | Large |
| Eggs per year | 250-300 |
| Heritage Breed | Yes – Heritage Breed |
| Ideal for New England Weather | Cold and Hot Hearty |
| Approximate Laying Age | 6 months |
| Leg Color | Black Legs |
| Muffs/Tufts/Beards | No Muffs or Tufts or Beards |
| Noise Level | Below Average Noise |
| Rarity | Common |
| Temperament/Disposition | Very Friendly and Docile |
| Primary Purpose | Dual Purpose (Eggs/Meat) |
| Average Adult Weight | 7-10 lbs |
| Foraging Ability | Good |
| Beginner Friendliness | Good dual-purpose |
| Laying Seasonality | Productive |
| Feather Type | Black |
| Autosexed or Sex Link | No – Autosexed/Sex-linked |
Australorp – Black
Price range: $15.00 through $40.00