Champion egg layers

Australia’s honorary national bird known for excellent egg production

Ruth Nicolaus
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022

Chicken Breeds Australorp (1).jpg — Australorps are a dual purpose breed that are known for the beetle-green sheen of their black feathers. They have dark eyes and feet that are whitish and pinkish on the bottom.
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Ruth Nicolaus

Australorps are a dual purpose breed in the world of chickens.

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Chicken Breeds Australorp (2).jpg — The Australorp breed of chicken is known for its excellent egg production and its meatiness.
Submitted photo

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves (nearly) everything about the Great Plains, but mostly its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.