Black Australorp — Day-Old Chicks
Black Australorp — Day-Old Chicks
NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770
- ~250 Eggs/Year
- Large Light Brown Eggs
- 22–24 Weeks to Lay
🐣 Next Available Hatch· August 11 · 60 Remaining
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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:
- 🥚 250–300 large 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. Chicks are vaccinated for Marek's Disease and 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: 20–22 weeks
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Brown
World-class layers, backyard-friendly temperament — reserve your spot for the next hatch.
Breed specifications
Breed specifications
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.
Shipping Rates (flat rate, nationwide):
Up to 25 chicks — $57
Up to 50 chicks — $67
Up to 100 chicks — $77
Minimum order is 6 chicks for safe temperature regulation during transit.
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 — no questions asked.
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