The Robust Australorp Chicken is a fairly recent arrival on the chicken scene. Still, it has made a huge impression on chicken keepers and the poultry industry the world over in its relatively short history.
The name is a contraction of Australian black Orpington. Several different names called the breed before Australorp was settled upon.
Since Australians did the major development of this breed in Australia, they are the honorary National bird of Australia.
This article will look at their temperament, egg-laying ability, and breed standard before addressing how to care for them and common health issues properly.
Check out this post by The Happy Chicken Coup , for all you need to know about Australorps
