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Australorp At A Glance

Purpose:	Dual Purpose
Hen Weight:	6.5 lbs.
Cold Tolerance:
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Rate of Maturation:
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Cage/Pen Tolerance:
Calmness:
Aggression:
Flighty:
Friendliness
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Egg Size: medium

Eggs per week: 4

Egg color:

Egg Color

Additional Australorp Facts and Information

Color Variations: black, blue, white

Comb Type(s): Single

Skin Color: White skin, dark shanks

Earlobe Color: Red

History: An Australian chicken breed developed in the late 1800's and early 1900's with the original purpose of enhancing utility features. They are derived from the Black Orpington.

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