Australorp

World record egg layer — 364 eggs in 365 days.

🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy

Egg color

brown

Eggs / year

280

Egg size

large

Purpose

dual

Class

English

Size

large

Hen weight

6.5 lbs

Rooster weight

8.5 lbs

Temperament

calm, sweet, shy

Noise level

quiet

Origin

Australia

Lifespan

6–10 yrs

About the Australorp

Developed in Australia from Orpington stock, the Australorp holds the world record for most eggs laid in a year (364).

Easy keeper, great for beginners and small backyards.

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