Australorp Chicken
A species of Red Junglefowl Scientific name : Gallus gallus domesticus 'Australorp' Species : Red Junglefowl
Australorp Chicken, A species of Red Junglefowl
Scientific name: Gallus gallus domesticus 'Australorp'
Species: Red Junglefowl
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Description
Imbued with beauty and purpose alike, the australorp Chicken flaps into the world of domestic fowl with distinct elegance. This species is renowned for its prodigious egg-laying capabilities, yielding around 250 light-brown eggs annually. It uniquely flaunts a lustrous black plumage, exhibiting an entrancing green-purple sheen under sunlight.
Female Weight
5.5 Lbs
Male Weight
8 Lbs
Comb Type
Single
Foraging Ability
Good
Preferred Climate
Any climate
Care Level
Easy
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Brown
Production Rate
Excellent
Production Rate Range
250 - 300 eggs
Begin Laying At
22 - 24 weeks
Laying Frequency
1 time a day
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General Info
Origin
Australia
Lifespan
6-10 years
Use
Eggs, Meat
Temperament
Gentle, active
Diet
Standard poultry feed, supplemented with fresh vegetables, fruits, occasional proteins.
Shelter
Secure coop with proper ventilation, supplied with nesting boxes.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Phasianidae Genus
Junglefowl Species
Red Junglefowl Breed
Australorp Chicken 
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