Black Australorp Chickens

History

The name is an abbreviation of Australian Black Orpington and was claimed by Mr W Cook to be the origin of the Orpington having gone to Australia and later returned as a more utility bird. They came back into Britain in 1921 and remain a very docile utility bird the main differences being a tighter / flatter feathering than the Orpingtons and a longer body shape.

Characteristics

It is a medium weight, active bird laying a tinted egg and is a valuable bird for those who like eggs without sacrificing too much value in meat quality.

A deep long bodied very placid bird with a full breast compact wings and very pronounced eyes within a clear unfeathered face. White soles to the feet and white toe nails, large and miniature available.

Breed Tips

n/a

Purpose

Egg layer

Classification

Heavy / Soft feather

Origin

Great Britain

Egg Color

Tinted brown

Egg Numbers

200 per annum