Black Australorps are our heaviest breed with cocks weighing 4.6 to 5 Kg and hens 3.7 to 4.2 Kg. The breed was originally developed in Australia out of Black Orpingtons to produce a more production capable bird. Interestingly, the world egg-laying record is held by an Australorp. They were imported into South Africa from Australia around 1910.
In South Africa some other colours are recognized, i.e. White, Golden, Splash (black/blue), Wheaten Laced and Blue. Australia and most other countries only recognize the black variety and we have decided to keep to this since it is in line to the Country of Origin Breed Standard. Our aim is to continue selecting for production in addition to producing beautiful birds.
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