Why Black Australorp Is The Best Chicken Breed

[stevemlejnek]

I have a black austrolorp named Mildred. She is 7 1/2 years old and the queen of my coop. She had a birth defect. Her toes are badly curled, but she has never let that hold her back. At 4 she went broody for the first and only time in her life. We got her some fertile eggs, and she successfully hatched and raised them. She was amazing as a mother hen.

[jaebee]

I love my Australorps. They are not all super friendly, but most are. They are all laid back, easy to handle and my very best Mama hen is an Australorp. They are faithful layers and lay a pretty egg. Their temperament is perfect in my book, because they don't start drama in the chicken yard, but if another hen brings it, they'll stand up for themselves or their chicks. So they aren't bullies, but they aren't pushovers either.

[ParsnipsMum]

I have Australorps (here in Australia) and love them for their friendliness, their health and their steady laying. They keep my dogs under control with a beady eye and one of them follows me around as if she was a dog!

[ericcook]

I've been planning and studying my whole life for this moment in time. I'm not what you would call a prepper per say (typo but I'll leave it for context, because f that guy) but I'm very prepared. What Miss Becky is teaching us is truly more valuable than ever "today". I will finally be realizing my own dream of simply living off the land. I'm so excited to start this journey to self sufficiency. Some would say I'm late to the party, I'd say I'm right on time. I really appreciate your honest approach, very few will discuss things like finance. That's what drew me to you. So thanks again and have an amazing day.

[mountainmamashome]

I just found your channel today and love it!! Im a homeschool mom of 6 and we acquired a homestead last spring. We've had small homesteads before but nothing as big as what we have now. Our chickens (45) turn 18 weeks tomorrow and I'm just checking to make sure providing all they need and found your chicken videos. We have nine black australorps, five gold buff orpingtons, four silver laced wyandotte, five gold laced, four or five delaware's, and the rest are Rhode Island reds. After this video I'm thinking that next year I will get a few more australorps.

[Islandtyme]

Hi Becky! Gosh, I've learned so much from you since I found your channel over 3 years ago! That's when we "inherited" a small flock of chickens and a rooster who were living on the property we bought in 2019. Last year, we moved to a new state, but we brought our feathered friends right along with us. They're family! We built their coop ourselves with 2 easy access roosts, safety from predators at night, and cozy nesting boxes. We give them a little fresh salmon a few days a week (my dad fishes in Alaska every year!) and make sure they can all access their food and water. We even get while corn and not cracked since you said it stays fresh longer! They love it! But they only get a little in the summer since I know it generates heat in their bodies. They're free range in their fenced yard and it has 3 HUGE fir and pine trees to go under for shelter from sky predators. We left all the low branches on because we're in the Pacific Northwest with many raptors. Based on all the reading I've done, I believe that our birds are all Americaunas? They are tailed, not rumpless like Auracanas? They all have muffs and beards and they lay light blue eggs. I've heard them called Easter Eggers, too. I've lovingly cared for these kids for 3 years now. Cleaning their coop, feeding them treats by hand, sitting and talking with them while they study me and dust bathe. I've even learned some of their language! They run to me when I come into their yard, but try as I might, they do not want to be touched. I can lift them from the roost in the evening if I need to inspect anybody's legs for mites or see if their vent is poopy, but they do NOT freely let me touch them. I thought I was doing something wrong, but I want to thank you for this video easing my worries. I guess it's just their nature. Our rooster is a great protector and he's actually extremely sweet and gentle with us, and the girls are excellent layers. They take care of us with those yummy eggs, so we'll continue taking care of them. They've taught us so much about patience, hard work, and appreciation for nature... and so have you! Can't wait for your next video!

[beverlymichael]

I have had buff Orpingtons for years. This spring I got black austrolop chicks. I love them. They are beautiful and so friendly and they get along very well with the buff Orpingtons.

[KyleKaiser]

Australorp derives from the words “Australia” and “Orpington, ” and it is the Orpington in them that gives them their docile nature. If the Buff Orpington is the Golden Retriever of the chicken world, then the Black Australorp is the Black Lab. What I mean by this is they’re often overlooked in favor of the other breed, but those who do get them adore them! Plus, Australorps generally lay more than Orpingtons, but if you get both they will live happily together, so you get the best of both worlds😁!

[maiaruby]

I just found your channel again I'm 20 now and I used to watch your videos about making soaps when I was 13. Happy to see you Keep homesteading

[patriciacallen]

Becky I just want to tell you, you look fantastic! I haven't seen you on in a while so I am so glad to see you are still here and making videos. Whatever you have been doing, it looks great on you. Thank you for your great videos. Blessings, Patricia

[barbd]

I agree! I have four Black Australorp hens who will soon be 7 months old, they each lay one egg per day, almost every day. I give the eggs away, and everyone raves about them. (Delicious pullet eggs, from my little sweet pullets.) Sweet, sweet birds, they not only follow me all around the yard, but they also love my dog. I don't think I'd ever get any other breed of chicken.

[sarahpotapova]

Shiquita is the queen in my chicken yard. She is 8 years old, sits on the nest every day. Hasn't layed an egg in years but gives it her best effort. I have to personally speak to her every day. She has never let me pick her up since she was a chick and I must respect that. I don't know what I will experience when she is gone. I love her.

[ceciliashevlin]

I haven't watched your videos in a while, but I used to watch them all the time, I love them all! I had to comment, YOU LOOK GREAT!

[nancytownsel]

My husband recently bought your book. It was a great surprise. Thank you for writing the book.

[babbsromero]

My Austrolorps love me to pick them up and follow me like puppies!

[ImperfectionistGaming]

My mom and i have been watching you for years and i just wanna say how much i appreciate that your videos are never even close to clickbait. Stay beautiful and stay wonderful Becky!! We love you 💙

[bithjah]

Yes!!! I have 5 week old Austrolorps and they are so cute and sweet and funny. One of them loves me already.

[ritabrunetti]

Hello Becky. Always good to hear from you. Your Black Australorp are beautiful birds. You're looking well. Be safe.

[nicoledeloncrais]

Oh Becky one of my Australorps, Emmaline, would pop up on my shoulder like a parrot out in the garden. Seriously, they are my favourite breed, and they are the best chicken mummy's.

[AdelardRen]

We are starting backyard chickens, I selected a few varieties, and picked up chicks from my local farm store.
Of the four varieties I chose, the blue australorp chicks are by far the friendliest. They come up to me without any hesitation or fear at all. I can certainly see why people like them.