McMurray Hatchery - Black Australorps

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Black Australorps

Catalog Number		1-10	11-24	25-49	50-99	100 or more	How Many
BLAS	Straight Run	$2.14	$2.07	$1.92	$1.89	$1.85
BLAP	Females	$2.47	$2.40	$2.24	$2.18	$2.08
BLAC	Males	$1.31	$1.22	$1.00	$0.93	$0.83

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This breed originated in Australia developed from Black Orpingtons imported from England; and the emphasis of the breeding program was on egg production without sacrificing too much in size and meat quality. Some sensational results were made in the Australian program, and one hen set a laying record of 364 eggs in 365 days. Introduced into this country in the 1920's, they have become useful and popular and are certainly one of the best layers of light brown eggs of all the heavy breeds. A flock of Black Australorps with their glossy black plumage which has a greenish-purple sheen and their larger than average bright red combs make an unusually handsome sight. They are big birds, cockerels weighing 6 to 8 pounds at maturity and pullets 5 to 7. They have a pinkish white skin and plump bodies which dress out nicely once the birds have their final plumage. Pullets mature early and many will be in production between 5 and 6 months of age. They 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. We have handled this breed for years and think it is one of the best of the heavy breeds.

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I have been ordering from McMurray Hatchery since I was 13 (now 27) and can attest that I am one SATISFIED customer. The Black Australorps have always done very well and produce large brown eggs and LOTS of them!!! Dont hesitate to order from these folks! They are # 1 in product and customer service!

Thank you for your wonderful service. The babies arrived yesterday, and they are doing great. They are lively, healthy and have settled into their new home nicely. It's going to be so much fun to watch them as they grow.

We wanted chickens for our children. This breed of bird is so gentle, they practically became our children. Easily handled and friendly. We had only 4 hens and I was giving eggs away because we couldn't keep up! They are a beautiful black bird, I would recommend them to anyone, especially a chicken novice!

i think the chickens we get from Murrey McMurrey are of great quality. Aways been satisfied.The Black Austrolopes are gentle, and good layers.Fairly sturdy birds.Thanks alot!

This breed is a good one for young children. The are friendly and quit, great brown egg layers and good mothers. Recommended for small back yard flock.

These birds are #1!

I have been ordering black australorps along with other poultry for over ten years from Murray McMurray When I was younger I showed alot of the poultry that I bought. I named one of my Black roosters Sidney, he won the Grand Champion Pure Bred Large Breed award at the county fair three out of four years. I bred him with some other quality Black hens and supplied the 4-H kids with show birds. Needless to say, I am more than satisfied with the Black Australorps from Murray McMurray.

I Received my Black Australorps on May 7th They have matured very nicely and are now almost fully fethered. Thanks you for the great service I will order more in the years to come. Rick Garner Monson MA.

I ordered 30 - day old chicks. 15 straight run and 15 pullets. All chicks arrived alive and all lived! Out of the 15 straight run I only received 4 roosters! Its been 6 and a half months and they are just starting to lay.I am very happy with the health of the birds I received from Murry McMurry Hatchery!!!

Of the five breeds that we purchased last June, this was the calmest and friendliest (second was the Buff Orpingtons). These girls are queen layers too. I recommend them as all around great birds and my little boys LOVE them.

I have raised many types of chickens and BLACK AUSTRALORPS is probably one of my all time favorites. They are beautiful to watch, easy to raise, and also make great pets. My children always tame one or two of this breed each raising. The hens will actually sit in wagons and wheelbarrows and be wheeled around. What makes the chicken great is that it withstands the interaction with children very well.

Karen Moore

Sanford, NC

Did You Know?

A good way to tell if an egg is fresh is to put it in cold water. A fresh egg contains little air so it will sink.

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