This breed originated in
imported from
was on egg production without sacrificing too much in size and meat
quality. Some sensational results were made in the Australian program,
and one hen set a laying record of 364 eggs in 365 days. Introduced into
this country in the 1920's, they have become useful and popular and are
certainly one of the best layers of light brown eggs of all the heavy breeds.
A flock of Black Australorps with their glossy black plumage which has a
greenish-purple sheen and their larger than average bright red combs make
an unusually handsome sight. They are big birds, cockerels weighing 6 to 8
pounds at maturity and pullets 5 to 7. Pullets mature early and many will be
in production between 5 and 6 months of age. We have handled this breed for
two years and we have been very pleased with them.