{"product_id":"chick-australorp-black-female","title":"Chick Australorp Black Female - #14497","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"mb-4\"\u003eAustralorp\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mmNoCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Australorp chickens originated in Australia and were introduced in the United States in the 1920s. Developed from Black Orpingtons imported from England, the Australorp was bred for egg production without sacrificing too much in size and meat quality. Some sensational results were made in the Australian program with one hen setting a laying record of 364 eggs in 365 days. To this day, Black Australorps are still one of the best light brown egg layers of all the heavy breeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Australorps have glossy black feathers with a greenish-purple sheen, and large red combs. Australorps are very large birds — cockerels (males) weigh 6 to 8 pounds at maturity, and pullets (females) weigh 5 to 7 pounds. As a dual-purpose breed, Australorps have pinkish-white skin and plump bodies and dress out nicely once the birds have matured. Pullets mature early, starting to lay between 5 and 6 months of age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralorps are quiet, gentle, and stand confinement well. Baby chicks are black with a good deal of white in the underparts and small white patches around the head and wings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have handled this breed for years and it is one of the best of our heavy breeds.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title mb-0\"\u003eQUICK STATS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Breed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Breed \/ TLC Conservation Priority:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Eggs per Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-helptitle=\"Average Eggs per Year\" data-helptext=\"Average based on three years of data from McMurray Hatchery breeder flocks. Lay rate per individual hen will vary due to many factors including health, feed, age, daylight hours, etc.\" class=\"mmHelpLinkPopup nounder\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmurrayhatchery.com\/black_australorps.html#\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroody (Likely to Sit):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Very Likely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComb Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeg Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeg Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBird Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeat Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale Mature Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Mature Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"McMurray Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076621877534,"sku":"BLAP","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1252\/8158\/files\/McMurrayHatchery-BlackAustralorp-Hen.jpg?v=1754494149","url":"https:\/\/curtiscountrystore.myshopify.com\/products\/chick-australorp-black-female","provider":"Curtis Country Store, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}