Black Australorp Hens
Black Australorp Hens are renowned for their resilience and productivity, making them one of the most popular choices for backyard flocks. Originating from Australia, this dual-purpose breed is highly valued for both meat and egg production. Their glossy, black feathers reflect a beautiful green sheen under sunlight, adding elegance to any flock. At maturity, hens weigh approximately 6.5 lbs, while roosters reach around 8.5 lbs.
Our hens are shipped at 8-10 weeks old, fully feathered, and sexed for guaranteed egg production. Black Australorps are prolific layers, producing 4-6 large brown eggs per week, even in the cold winter months. Their adaptability to both heat and cold climates makes them suitable for a wide range of environments, including hot climates like Arizona.
Care and Habitat: Black Australorps thrive in free-range environments and are known for their docile and calm temperament, making them a great breed for families and children. They are also friendly towards other chicken breeds, making flock integration easier.
Egg Production: Expect high egg production, with an average of 4-6 large brown eggs per week. These hens are consistent layers, even in colder months, adding to their popularity.
Health & Nutrition: Provide a balanced diet of layer feed, grains, and access to fresh water. Supplement their diet with calcium to support strong eggshells and consider adding high-protein feed during molting seasons to support feather regrowth.
Why Choose Black Australorp Hens? Their resilience in both hot and cold climates, quiet demeanor, and impressive egg production make Black Australorps a top choice for both beginners and experienced poultry keepers. They are also low-maintenance, making them easy to care for year-round.
Order your Black Australorp Hens today and enjoy consistent egg production year-round!
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This breed will be 8 -10 weeks old when they come home, unless otherwise stated in the options available. At this age the hens are sexable, fully feathered and already enjoying the nature & the outdoors at this age. The date chosen is the week the hens will be 8 weeks old and ready for their new coop.
Our commitment ensures that your hen is correctly sexed, with a money-back guarantee if that hen is not. This breed will be 8-10 weeks old when you bring it home, unless the available options state differently. At this age, they're already fully feathered and accustomed to being outside, embracing the adventure of being outside while they eagerly await their new coop. The selected date indicates the week the hens will be ready to come home to their new coop.
We strive to provide a thriving and well cared for chickens to you. We provide Non-GMO feed, yogurt, raw milk, and tested regularly by state and veterinarians for healthy birds. We go the extra miles for your peace of mind!
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FAQs - Juveniles & Adults
Our website is up to date. You may find some hens available to come home now and others may be pre-ordered for a specific month or timeframe. If you need help let us know. We're glad to help!
The timeframes listed are 98% of the time up to date. Juvenile and adult orders are generally pre-ordered. We grow all our juvenile/adult orders from the month and raise all of them at one time. This reduces our costs and in turn your costs for them. If you need a specific timeframe for your birds to ship, reach out to us and we can often arrange that with you.
Our juveniles and adults ship free via express shipping by USPS. The fastest way we can get your birds to you. On average we spend $75-120 per bird to ship to you. We enjoy sharing them with you!
We gladly offer local pick up for your order. We have strict biosecurity measures for both our flocks safety. Once your order has been placed and notified your order is ready to come home, we pre-arrange a pick up time and date with you to come to our pick up drive-thru. Very simple, we have your order boxed and ready to travel home for you. You will not need to bring any boxes, cartons or crates. Local pick up orders are considered sale is final.
No, we do not vaccinate our flock or baby chicks. We constantly monitor this with our poultry vet to ensure our birds are healthy and robust. We are tested yearly for disease as NPIP participants and customers can be confident that they are receiving healthy, happy chicks from our farms.
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