Australorp Chickens: Complete Breed Guide
Chesapeake HatcheryIn the 1920s, an Australorp hen laid 364 eggs in 365 days, a world record that made the breed famous. Today's Australorps carry on that reputation. These glossy, gentle hens lay plenty of large brown eggs, stay calm around children and handle both cold and warm weather well.
This guide covers the Black and Blue Australorps we offer, what to expect from their eggs and personality, and how to raise them in the Mid-Atlantic.
Quick facts
| Egg color | Light brown to brown |
| Egg size | Large |
| Eggs per year | About 240–250 |
| First eggs | About 20–24 weeks |
| Adult hen weight | About 6.5 lbs |
| Temperament | Calm, gentle, quiet |
| Cold hardy | Yes |
| Heat tolerance | ilver Laced Wyandotte is a strong choice. For warm color, choose the Golden Laced. If you want a showpiece, the Blue Laced Red is hard to beat. They all share the same calm personality and winter toughness, so many keepers raise a mix. Also consider the Brahma if you love a big, gentle, cold-hardy bird.
Frequently asked questionsAre Wyandottes good for beginners?Yes. They're hardy, calm and easy to care for, and their rose comb makes winter care simple. How many eggs does a Wyandotte lay?About 200–240 brown eggs a year for Silver Laced Wyandottes and about 200 for most other varieties. When do Wyandottes start laying?Usually at about 18–20 weeks. Are Wyandottes friendly?They're calm and easy to handle, though more independent than lap breeds like Orpingtons. Why don't my Wyandotte chicks have lacing?Lacing appears as chicks grow adult feathers. The full pattern develops over the first several months. Can I buy Wyandotte hatching eggs or started pullets?Yes. We offer Silver Laced, Golden Laced and Blue Laced Red hatching eggs, plus Silver Laced and Golden Laced started pullets. Ordering Wyandotte chicks from ChesapeakeAll chick orders are pre-orders by hatch date. Shipped chicks travel by USPS Priority Mail to your local post office for pickup, and the post office calls when they arrive. Most breeds have a 6-chick minimum for shipping, and you can mix breeds that ship the same week. Live near Maryland's Eastern Shore? Silver Laced, Golden Laced and Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are available with Free local pickup in Preston, with no minimum order. Columbian Wyandottes are available for shipping only. Marek's vaccination is optional and can be added in your cart, and every order is backed by our live arrival guarantee. See chick shipping rates and times and free local pickup details, read when to order baby chicks, or compare all of our chicken breeds. Shop Silver Laced chicks · Shop Golden Laced chicks · Shop Blue Laced Red chicks · Shop Columbian chicks |
