The best layer is probably the australorp. Next are leghorns and rhode island reds.
Yes, there is an Australorp Club in Australia called the Australorp Club of Australia Inc. It is dedicated to promoting and preserving the Australorp breed.
With proper care they live just as long as other chickens, averaging about 5 years.
Yes, you can crossbreed an Australorp with a Rhode Island Red to potentially create a chicken that lays a lot of large eggs. Both breeds are known for their good egg-laying abilities, so the offspring may inherit this trait. Keep in mind that genetics can be unpredictable, so not all offspring may meet your expectations.
Many breeds of chickens are quiet and friendly and along with that come the roosters of those breeds who are equally as docile. Breeds like Cochin, Australorp and Jersey Giant are a few breed you can investigate.
'My chickens only live to about 11 years'.Some of my hens didn't even live for around 4 years old! My first hen had to be put down because it had a broken leg and wing! :-( My eldest sister's died of an illness. And my little sister's died of old age.
Three types of farmyard fowl are chickens, guinea fowl, and ducks. The chicken may be the best known type of farm fowl. However, there are different breeds of chickens, including Wyandotte, Andalusian, Australorp, and Java.
The lifespan of a rat is 2 to 3 years on average.
Buckeye Chickens typically have a lifespan of 6-8 years, on average. With proper care, good nutrition, and a safe environment, they can sometimes live even longer.
No. They have a short lifespan because they do not contain a nucleus.
They are made when you are born...so there lifespan is based on how long you live.
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