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Black Australorp Chickens in the Heritage Breed Spotlight

Black Australorp Hens pecking about in a yard

Black Australorp chickens were developed in Australia by crossing black Orpingtons from England with other breeds that are good egg layers. The idea was to develop farmstead chickens that excel in egg production. The breed name comes from combining the words Australia and Orpington. Physical Attributes The United States favors Australorps that are black, although […]

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Chicken Breed Spotlight: Australorp or Black Jersey Giant

Jersey Giant

Australorp and Black Jersey Giant chickens look and behave a lot alike. Both are good foragers, and the hens of both breeds tend to become broody and raise their own chicks. Both breeds have a bright red single comb, red earlobes, a black beak, and dark brown eyes. Australorps come in one color — black. […]

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Black Australorp Started Pullet

Black Australorp Started Pullet

Black Australorp Started Pullet – 15 to 22 Weeks Old

Shipped Year Round Only.  No Pick up Orders!
Started Pullets are 46.00 ea.  Shipping charges are non refundable.
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER ORDER ONLY
NEXT AVAILABLE SHIP DATE IS IN September 
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What Are Standard Chickens?

Australorp Chicken in Coop

The definition of a standard chicken depends on the context. The term may refer to a large chicken compared to a bantam chicken. Or it may refer to a breed that conforms to its ideal description established by a central organization. Here is a detailed answer to the question, “What are standard chickens?” What is […]

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17 Common Questions about Chickens and Eggs

Woman with her chickens

By Cackle Hatchery Here at Cackle Hatchery® we are constantly fielding questions from our customers. Below are answers to 17 of the most common questions we hear about chickens and eggs. Why do chickens lay eggs? Chickens lay eggs to reproduce more chickens. However, unless a rooster is present, the eggs won’t be fertile and […]

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Thank you for updating your dealer listing

Enjoy your free downloadable gift for updating your dealer listing with us here at Cackle Hatchery! Click Here to Download  As an added bonus after downloading feel free to print any Cackle Hatchery sales sheets for poultry you may need instore: PRINTABLE CHICK SALES SHEETS Tips for printing: Make sure your printer settings are set […]

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What You Can Learn from a Chicken’s APA Class

A mixed flock of chickens in a backyard

For exhibition purposes, large chicken breeds recognized by the American Poultry Association (APA) are organized into six classes. Most of the classes represent the geographic region where the breeds originated or were developed. Knowing a chicken’s APA class lets you infer a number of things about the breed, including temperament, laying ability, climate tolerance, and […]

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12 Black Chicken Breeds

Australorp Hen sitting in the grass

The definition of black chicken breeds depends on who’s talking. The term might refer to a breed that’s truly all black — feathers, comb and wattles, beak, shanks and feet, skin, and even bones. But some chicken breeds with black skin and other body parts have varieties with alternative plumage colors besides black. Many chickens […]

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