auntielizzie Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Do Australorps count as pure breeds or hybrids? I am hoping to get a couple of pure breeds at some point as I believe they have less health problems and live longer than hybrids, and I really like the look of the Australorps. Sorry if stupid question, but any advice on good egg laying, well behaved and beautiful big girls appreciated! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 They are a pure breed They are the Australian Orpington hence the name Beautiful placid and kindly birds, easy to handle and not agressive as a rule. better layers than Orpingtons but not as good as something like a Sussex or Rhode Island Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 They are the Australian Orpington hence the name I didn't know that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 they were at one time one of the best layers and I thourght still held the record for the most eggs laid in a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 They are the Australian Orpington hence the name I didn't know that! That's why my Australorp Banties are called Alice, Adelaide and Matilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks for asking the question I didn't know that either- they sound fab! I'm going to put the bantie version on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 They are lovely birds. I was lucky enough to be at an aussie poultry show in November and I saw some very handsome girls and boys If I couldn't keep orps, I'd probably go for australorps. The comb/eye/head/neck/legs are the same, but an australorp's body has a lot less underfluff and skirt. Because they don't have to put so much into growing feathers they put it into growing eggs instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfectspace Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm a massive fan of Australorps since we got our Bantam - Sheila. Really beautiful black feathers with a petrol green hue, very friendly, and a great layer. Less prone to broodiness and and a better layer than our Choc Orp - McGraw. We'll definitely consider getting more in the future. We chanced upon them when I saw some for sale from a lovely old chap breeding them in Buckingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
