Product Overview

The Black Australorp Started Pullet is a 15 to 22 week old female chicken that is close to laying age and ready to become a productive addition to your backyard flock. This is a strong choice for customers who want a calm, hardy brown egg layer without raising day-old chicks.

Cackle Hatchery® offers Black Australorp Started Pullets as older female birds. Each pullet is priced at $46.00, with a maximum of 2 per order only.

Shipping and handling charges are:

1 bird: $231.00
2 birds: $276.00

These started pullets are vaccinated for Marek’s disease at no additional charge. They are fed non-GMO feed from day one, raised with human interaction to help reduce flightiness, and grown in large areas with other birds. Cackle’s grown fowl category confirms that all started pullets are 15 to 22 weeks old and vaccinated for Marek’s disease at no added cost.

Why Choose Started Pullets?

Started pullets are ideal for customers who want female chickens that are already past the baby chick stage. Since these birds are 15 to 22 weeks old, they are much closer to laying age than day-old chicks.

They can be a strong choice if you want:

A 15 to 22 week old female chicken
A bird closer to laying age
A Marek’s vaccinated pullet
A bird fed non-GMO feed from day one
A pullet raised with human interaction
A less flighty backyard flock addition
A dependable brown egg layer
A calm dual-purpose chicken

Started pullets still need a safe transition period when they arrive. Provide clean water, proper feed, secure housing, predator protection, and time to settle into the flock.

Breed Overview and Origin

Black Australorp chickens originated in Australia and were developed for egg production while also offering good meat value. The breed was recognized by the American Standard of Perfection as a distinct pure breed of poultry in 1929.

This breed is known for shiny, rich black feathering, calm temperament, and excellent brown egg production. Cackle Hatchery® describes Black Australorps as calm, shiny black chickens that are excellent brown egg layers and good winter laying hens.

Cackle Hatchery® has been developing its pure Black Australorp bloodline or strain since 1936.

Appearance and Characteristics

Black Australorps have glossy black plumage with a rich green sheen in the sunlight. Their full body type, clean outline, and deep feather color make them attractive birds for backyard flocks and homesteads.

They are dual-purpose chickens, meaning they are useful for both eggs and meat value. However, most customers choose them for egg production, calm personality, and dependable backyard performance.

Because of their dark feathering, customers should provide shady areas during hot weather. Shade, cool water, good ventilation, and protection from extreme heat help prevent overheating during summer.

Egg Production and Winter Laying Value

Black Australorps are excellent brown egg layers and are especially appreciated as good winter laying hens. This makes them a practical choice for customers who want a productive flock through more than one season.

Since these started pullets are already 15 to 22 weeks old, they may begin laying sooner after arrival than day-old chicks, depending on their age, daylight, season, nutrition, and individual development.

Customers comparing productive brown egg layers can browse Cackle’s Brown Egg Layer Chickens and Egg Laying Chickens categories.

Temperament and Backyard Value

Black Australorps are often loved for their calm, easygoing nature. They are a good fit for backyard flocks, family poultry projects, and customers who want a useful brown egg layer with a gentle disposition.

These started pullets have had human interaction, which helps make them less flighty. They have also been raised in large areas with other birds, making them a practical flock addition when introduced properly.

Cackle’s Black Australorp heritage spotlight notes that this breed is an excellent choice for first-time chicken keepers, especially children, and is popular for 4-H and FFA projects.

Black Australorp Started Pullet vs Day-Old Chicks

Choose a started pullet if you want an older female bird that is closer to laying age and already past the brooder stage.

Choose day-old Black Australorp chicks if you want a lower starting price, more order flexibility, or the experience of raising chicks from the beginning.

Started pullets are especially helpful for customers who want eggs sooner and do not want to manage heat lamps, brooders, and early chick care.

Black Australorp vs Buff Orpington

Black Australorps and Buff Orpington chickens are both calm, dual-purpose brown egg layers, but they have different strengths.

Choose Black Australorp if you want a shiny black bird known for winter laying, calm temperament, and strong production value. Choose Buff Orpington if you want a large golden-buff bird with a quiet disposition, strong broodiness, and traditional dual-purpose body type.

Both can be excellent backyard chickens. The best choice depends on whether the customer prefers Australorp productivity and glossy black color or Orpington size, broodiness, and buff plumage.

Black Australorp vs Black Jersey Giant

Some customers compare Black Australorps with Black Jersey Giants because both are large black chickens.

Choose Black Australorp if you want a productive brown egg layer with a strong reputation for laying and backyard use. Choose Black Jersey Giant if you want a much larger heritage breed with more emphasis on size and meat value.

For customers comparing black chicken breeds, Cackle’s 12 Black Chicken Breeds is a helpful resource.

Started Pullet Guarantee and Refund Note

Cackle Hatchery® does not offer reshipments for these birds. Only a refund of the bird cost is offered under the started pullet policy.

Customers should review Cackle Hatchery’s Chicken Guarantees and Policies page before ordering started pullets. Because these are live juvenile birds, customers should be ready to receive them promptly and move them into safe, prepared housing.

Shipping, Pricing, and Order Limits

Black Australorp Started Pullets are priced at $46.00 each.

Current order limits and shipping charges:

1 bird: $231.00 shipping and handling
2 birds: $276.00 shipping and handling
Maximum: 2 per order only

These shipping charges reflect the special handling required for older started birds. Started pullets are much larger than day-old chicks and require a different shipping process.

Not available for residents of:

Minnesota
Virgin Islands
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

Customers should check the Black Australorp Started Pullet product page and Cackle’s Availability Chart before ordering. Cackle notes that its availability chart updates often and may change as egg numbers become more accurate.

Is This Product Right for Your Flock?

Choose Black Australorp Started Pullets if you want:

A 15 to 22 week old female chicken
A calm backyard pullet
A productive brown egg layer
A good winter laying hen
A dual-purpose breed
A Marek’s vaccinated started pullet
A bird fed non-GMO feed from day one
A pullet raised with human interaction
A shiny black chicken with rich feathering
A maximum order of 2 started pullets

Overall, this is a strong choice for customers who want a calm, useful, brown egg laying hen without raising day-old chicks. It is not the best choice for customers who want large order quantities, birds shipped to restricted locations, or a light-bodied production layer.

Recognition and Availability

Cackle Hatchery® sells Black Australorp Started Pullets as 15 to 22 week old female chickens. Cackle also offers day-old Black Australorp chicks and Black Australorp Fertile Hatching Eggs at limited times of the year.

Customers may also want to compare Buff Orpington chickens, Black Jersey Giants, Austra White chickens, and Brown Egg Layer Chickens.

Related Breeds and Helpful Cackle Hatchery® Resources

If you like this product, you may also want to compare Black Australorp chicks, Black Australorp Fertile Hatching Eggs, Buff Orpington chickens, Black Jersey Giants, Austra White chickens, Brown Egg Layer Chickens, Egg Laying Chickens, and Grown Fowl / Started Pullets.

Helpful Cackle resources include Black Australorp Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight, 12 Black Chicken Breeds, Chicken Guarantees and Policies, Chicken Care Instructions, Chicken Breed Selector, Chicken Breeds List Comparison Chart, and Availability Chart.

FAQ: Black Australorp Started Pullet

What is a Black Australorp Started Pullet?

It is a 15 to 22 week old female Black Australorp chicken that is closer to laying age than a day-old chick.

How much does a Black Australorp Started Pullet cost?

Each pullet is listed at $46.00.

What is the maximum order?

The maximum is 2 Black Australorp Started Pullets per order.

What are the shipping and handling charges?

Shipping and handling is $231.00 for 1 bird and $276.00 for 2 birds.

Are these pullets vaccinated?

Yes. They have been vaccinated for Marek’s disease at no additional charge.

Are these started pullets fed non-GMO feed?

Yes. They are fed non-GMO feed from day one.

Are these pullets used to people?

Yes. They have human interaction, which helps make them less flighty.

Are they raised with other birds?

Yes. They have been raised in large areas with other birds.

Where did Black Australorps originate?

Black Australorps originated in Australia.

When were Black Australorps recognized by the American Standard of Perfection?

They were recognized as a distinct pure breed of poultry in 1929.

Are Black Australorps good egg layers?

Yes. Black Australorps are excellent brown egg layers and are known as good winter laying hens.

What color eggs do Black Australorps lay?

Black Australorps lay brown eggs.

Are Black Australorps good for meat?

Yes. They are a dual-purpose breed, meaning they offer both egg production and meat value.

Are Black Australorps good for beginners?

Yes. Their calm temperament and usefulness make them a good choice for many first-time chicken keepers. Cackle’s heritage spotlight also notes they are popular for children, 4-H, and FFA projects.

Do Black Australorps need shade?

Yes. Always provide shady areas during summer so Black Australorps do not overheat.

Does Cackle offer reshipments on these birds?

No. Cackle does not offer reshipments for these birds, only a refund of the bird cost under the started pullet policy.

Where are Black Australorp Started Pullets not available?

They are not available for residents of Minnesota, Virgin Islands, Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

Does Cackle sell Black Australorp baby chicks too?

Yes. Cackle also sells Black Australorp chicks.

Does Cackle sell Black Australorp hatching eggs?

Yes. Cackle offers Black Australorp Fertile Hatching Eggs at limited times of the year.

Where can I check availability?

Check the Black Australorp Started Pullet product page and Cackle’s Availability Chart for current ordering options.