Black Australorp — Day-Old Chicks
Black Australorp — Day-Old ChicksNPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- ~250 Eggs/Year
- Large Light Brown Eggs
- 22–24 Weeks to Lay
Couldn't load pickup availability
📦 Learn how we carefully pack and ship your chicks →
In 1922, a Black Australorp set a world record by laying 364 eggs in 365 days. That legacy lives on in every chick we hatch. If you want a breed that simply delivers — day after day, season after season — the Black Australorp is your bird.
Why backyard keepers love them:
- 🥚 Approximately 250 large light brown eggs per year — one of the highest-producing heritage breeds in the world
- 🪶 Sleek black plumage with a stunning green sheen — beautiful birds that look as good as they perform
- 🐓 Exceptionally gentle temperament — calm, quiet, and easy to handle, great for families and beginners
- ☀️ Heat and cold tolerant — adaptable to a wide range of climates
- 🌿 Dual-purpose breed — excellent layers that also produce a good table bird
What to expect from Chesapeake Hatchery chicks:
Our Black Australorps are selected from high-production laying lines with true-to-breed temperament and conformation. Marek's Disease vaccination is optional and is not included in the chick price. Select the vaccination add-on when ordering if you would like your chicks vaccinated. Chicks are backed by our live arrival guarantee. Whether you're a first-time chicken keeper or expanding a proven flock, Australorps are a rock-solid choice.
Weeks to first egg: 22–24 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Light brown
World-class layers, backyard-friendly temperament — reserve your spot for the next hatch.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
Production
Hens lay approximately 250 large light brown eggs per year. Actual output varies.
Maturity
Typically begins laying at 22–24 weeks. Timing varies by individual bird and growing conditions.
Temperament
Gentle, calm, and quiet.
Appearance
Black plumage with a green sheen.
Adaptability
Heat and cold tolerant with appropriate shelter.
Chick care overview
Chick care overview
Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.
Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.
Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.
Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.
Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.
For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.
Shipping
Shipping
Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.
We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.
We ship USPS Priority Express only — the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.
LIVE CHICK SHIPPING
6–14 chicks — $44.95
15–25 chicks — $39.95 — BEST VALUE
26–50 chicks — $79.95
51–100 chicks — $99.95
Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks • Mix & match breeds
Order 15–25 chicks and receive our lowest live-chick shipping rate.
Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order
Live Arrival Guarantee
We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks.
Share
Black Australorp — Day-Old Chicks
- 5 stars: 1 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
The Australops and barred rock are getting along with the buffs and doing well.
