Black Australorp

Meet the gentle giants of our chicken family! Black Australorps are the perfect blend of beauty and function for your backyard flock. These stunning birds sport glossy black feathers with a show-stopping green-purple sheen that'll make your neighbors do a double-take.

WHY WE LOVE THEM
• Champion egg layers (up to 290 brown eggs yearly!)
• Gentle personalities - perfect for families
• Excellent free-range foragers
• Adaptable to both hot Arizona summers and cool winters
• Ideal for both beginners and experienced chicken keepers

QUICK STATS
• Egg Color: Beautiful brown
• Egg Size: Large
• Maturity: 20-22 weeks
• Adult Weight: Hens 5.5 lbs / Roosters 8 lbs
• Temperament: Calm and friendly

PERFECT FOR ARIZONA LIVING
These easy-going birds handle our desert climate like champs while maintaining excellent egg production. Their quiet nature makes them ideal for urban farming, and they're happy in both free-range and confined settings.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Black Australorp chicks will arrive with adorable black fluff and white patches on their undersides. As they grow, they'll develop that signature glossy black plumage that makes them stand out in any flock. Expect your pullets to start laying between 5-6 months of age.

CARE TIPS FROM THE INSPIRE FARMS TEAM
• Provide plenty of shade during hot summer months
• Offer quality organic feed for optimal egg production
• Include calcium supplements once laying begins
• Regular dust baths help maintain their beautiful feathers

PICK-UP POLICY
• Pre-order for Farm Shop pick-up (206 E Main Street, Mesa)
• Must pick up on arrival date
• NO REFUNDS on orders not picked up
• No returns on live animals

SPECIAL ORDERS
• Minimum: 5 chicks per breed
• We'll email you with next available date
• Full refund if proposed dates don't work for you