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.
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.
You start where you are with what you've got. It took me 8 years to get where I am now. I sold my suburban home where I had a 1000 sq ft garden and four illegal chickens, and moved to a larger property last year with 3500 sq ft of garden space and more chickens. I'm now 69 years old. Sometimes I get in my own way, but at least I have more sustainability where I am now. Becky was very instrumental in my decision to buy a larger property, and I've learned a great deal from her, and continue to. Learn and hone every skill you can and enjoy the journey!
@@carolavant3778I've had my land for a while. But I got caught up with work... I literally just set up my permanent camp. A Safari Tent worked best for my climate. My first structure will be a pad and steel garage/hangar then the barn.. I'm so excited. This is actually my retirement dream and I'm doing it. Some would say it's such a simple dream. I would disagree...
Homesteading has always been the best life style, you can develop useful skills and the work is very satisfying. I find if funny how now that things are changing, people are “rushing” into Homesteading and “prepping”. Homestead skills take a long time to develop and short cuts never pay off. Start by building or getting a little house. Then add the animals and gardens slowly with a lot of thought and planning. Don’t build a dump stead. ☀️❤️☀️
If you want your chickens to like you. Start feeding them out of your hand starting at about 3-4 weeks. I used cheap oatmeal every evening. Your chickens will love you.
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!
Do you happen to know if they are all the same in every respect and just different in colour please? Referring to slash for example? Because she is referring to the black one.
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.
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.
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!
Great job!!! Animals with independent personalities don’t like to be picked up or over touched. Both my pony and mule don’t like to be petted and brushed much at all. I respect them and they are both super brave going down the trail, which makes them a blast to ride and or drive☀️❤️☀️
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
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.
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 💙
Hey Becky! Return viewer after a few years! I remember when you FIRST started this channel and I was brought back to it after buying some Black Australorpes this week!
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😁!
We are building a home starting next week on our dream property and we Lapland on having a mini farm. We have watched many homestead videos, but your videos are our favorite. Definitely going to get some of theses chickens. Thanks for posting such informative videos. ❤
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.
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.
I have had Black Australorps several times and by far I find them to be the very best layers and being so docile they are enjoyable to have plus they make good mothers.
LOVE YOUR HAT ♥️! I love the Australorps BIG EYES, 1st & best momma in the flock, but the funny thing is my 2nd generation of black juveniles look like a clutch of vultures (from a little distance) scared me a couple times I looked out a window from the house and thought we were under attack from a horde of vultures then I soon realized they were my sweet babies growing up… I figured it was a good thing because if anyone wanted to steal my chickens they would pass them up thinking they were vultures OR MY YARD WAS “something wrong in it” … You know… Protection from human predators .. I want your book ! I think I might have it .. is your picture on the front ??? Then I have it… ♥️ Australorps are the best breed even more so than Rhode Island Reds . I am totally agreeing with you. Happy to watch your video!
Hahaha when mine were fully feathered and half grown, I though they looked like crows. I have a murder of crows that hang around Homestead Park. I just love them all☀️❤️☀️
We just got 4 new chickie babies and 2 of them are Australorps! The other 2 are Sapphire Gem Plymouth Rocks! I've learned so much from you Becky, watching your channel. I was very prepared for my chickens. I have a Barred Rock, 2 Speckled Sussex (1 roo), and 2 Easter Eggers that just turned 23 weeks and just gave me my first egg on 'Labor' day! Yeeha!
We got some blue Australorps this year, my favourite birds so far. One of them just comes right up to me and sings sweet little songs to me 😍 I named her sweetie too! 🤣
These are my first of this breed. I am so excited! Ordered 10 unsexed and I do believe I have all males, they are a week old and I just Ordered 10 female🎉🎉🎉the males I have are very friendly with me and playful and seemed very smart on day 2 for a little chick.❤jeeze they are cute.😊
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.
Just subbed today, great information we're back in the chicken game now that kids are older and we have more free time. We hike,hunt, and even teach archery and dabble in survival. We decided its chicken time again, we have 4 hens but only 1 laying eggs. I contacted someone today thats selling 2 black astralorps so ill be picking them up.🐔👍🏾
I enjoyed your video... I try different breeds from year to year..I agree on the Australorps...GREAT LAYERS.......ONCE AGAIN ..THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT VIDEO
Well done on the pronunciation of Australorp, you did get it right at least once LOL :D We love your videos and how adorable is Sweetie?!!! I just wanted to scoop her up Xx
Good morning Becky, will definitely be Austrolorps next breed. I have 2 Columbian Wyondottes that are obnoxious. 1 rock who is so sweet. Love your videos. Learn so much. Thank you
Yes!!!! Thanks for saying the “petting zoo comment!” I grew up on a farm and with a family who also hunts. I get super frustrated when people tell me “oh you can’t eat your chicken, aren’t you going to be so sad?” Kinda but I worked hard to raise it got its eggs and I am enjoying it’s meat too! Otherwise all it is is a backyard ornament which I don’t feel like paying for. I austros make amazing mothers by the way, they are so broody. Love your videos keep it coming!
@@cassandrasmom thank you for sharing your knowledge! How long do roosters normally take to be of a good size? We kind of can’t keep roosters because of neighbours might complain if they’re noisy, but maybe you harvest them before they become too noisy? Many thanks!
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.
Thank you Becky, for giving my wife and I good information to get started with our backyard hens. We have 5 Orpingtons which are just starting to lay.🌈😃🤙
I've been wanting to add these to my flock. They are so adorable! I want to raise capon and these seem like the perfect breed. Side note...I have to disagree with you about Barred Rocks they are my all time favorites. So sweet and friendly.
I have Australorps and they are flighty. Want nothing to do with you. Go in the coop, they freak out. My Orpingtons, Reds, and English Game are more friendly than my Austros.
@@SacredWaves I had one Orpington roo and he was evil. Attacked everyone except me. Chickens are like any other crtitter. Each one is an individual despite their breed characteristics
I ❤ my Black Australorp. She is very sweet, and was an egg laying machine for 2 years, but slowed down quite a bit in year 3. She is also very broody. My Black Stars are also very sweet, extremely good layers, and not broody.
Feed them a little meat every day and they will lay. All chickens lay good the first two years. Chickens eat bugs, worms, toads, little nice, little snakes. People will say “but I let them free range” unless your yard is damp woods with leaves. They don’t get enough meat free ranging, you have to feed them a little meat ☀️❤️☀️
I have in my memory the picture of my youngest son, about 8 at the time, chasing after our resident red tailed hawk that snatched up one of our Australorps hens and tried to fly away, never gaining altitude. A few hundred feet later, wood line looming, a young boy chasing it with a stick, the red tailed hawk dropped it about six feet to the ground. The hen got up, shaked the flight off, looked around stupid and wandered off to the free range flock, not a bit miffed. They are good birds. We prefer the red star and barred rock hens and a rooster or two from each variety. We have Rouen, Kacky Campbell and mallard ducks. And heritage bronze breasted turkey.
Hey Becky! I also Becky... and just got my own Black Australorp chicks, only 2 days ago. 🤯 How odd we seem to truly have SOOO much in common. I'm going to be selling my own chicks, next next spring. I chose this breed for all the same reasons. We have had so many other breeds, but these are my number #1 You can see new chicks, on my channel. Many blessings!
Thanks Becky for this great information. First hand experience really helps along with the descriptions when shopping for chickens. I wondered if you had ever had Barred Rock chickens. I was looking at those along with the Black Australorps. Wanted to get just one breed and have them raise their own little chicks. Appreciate your time to do these videos for us. Jesus bless.
I got 2 for free because they were not laying anymore, they said. I fed them well adding Sunflower seed & 5 whole grains. They laid lots of eggs, 1 year later they both got broody and were the best Moms. I just lost one of them to a racoon 3 days ago. Its 11-21-22 it will be 3 years in Jan. 2023 since I got them. Love those gals. I've had as many as 49 chickens at one time. They are the easiest of keepers & great composters too. I was actually getting too many eggs so I was taking older hens that were not laying to help with composting for my organic garden. I was really into chickens I spend lots of time with them gardening. Then I was in a bad car accident and I've had to downsize.
Isn't this a coincidence?! I have had several different breeds of chickens throughout the years... I need to order a whole new batch of replacements, so I asked my son to pick them out...His pick after much research...Black Australorps! After watching your video, I am definitely going to order this breed! Thanks!
'Hello' back beautiful Becky! Always SUCH good and practical knowledge and tips. I will 'not' 4get' this breed of chicken, as I would like 2 have a friendly relationship with any animal I own and not feel intimidated by any 'hen pecking'! LOL! You look lovely my dear, a woman who is soOOoo content in her own skin = balanced and then soOOOoo hopeful, exuding an infectious 'joy' is TRULY a gift to know. Thanks 4 sharing. Health and God Bless! :-)
3 of my first 6 were austrolorps ! They were so sweet ...a fox got one a d the other 2 I just found dead one day ...I will get more they are great chickens 🐔
Great content, Thanks for sharing! Always love to find fellow Floridian homesteaders to learn tips & tricks for raising food in the tropics ☀️🏝️ I'd love to get a few Australorp girls, do you know of anyone in south/central FL selling chicks? A young Australorp rooroo cane from the jungle & squatted with my Brahmas a couple of years ago, he was a sweetiepie! 💙 I'm almost finished with a coup re-build & still adjusting the roosts to better positions 😊 I only have two girls left, mami and daughter, it sure will be nice to have a bustling flock roam around again 🥰
Good morning Becky. Thanks for this interesting video on a great breed of chickens. I have a couple of questions. First, though, Sweetie is a testament to the great care and love you have for your animals. So, is 10 to 12 years a good average for how long most chickens can live? And about what age does a chicken stop laying? Is it something their bodies do the rest of their lives, or does production stop at some time? Does Sweetie still lay eggs? Thanks. I've been watching you for years and you have taught me so much about the natural care of animals. Yours are so healthy, your doing everything right. Have a great day!
Haha Thunder our pony is 30 or 31 years old and in perfect health😁 I would say chickens live 8 to 14 years with good care which includes proper feeding. Hens are like women they are born with way more eggs than they will ever use. I say they stop laying from 7 to 10 years old, again with good care.☀️❤️☀️
Hello Becky! I have been searching for the exact hat you are wearing in your wonderful video. Would you please tell me where you bought your hat? Do you sell this hat on your online store? Thanks!
Becky, I love watching your videos, especially on chicken feed. My sister has 40 Black Australorps. She loves her chicks. I’ve been watching the feed mix from past videos. Our first time chicks are 7 weeks. Now with warmer Oklahoma weather, we’ll be moving them into the coop full time. When do I transition them from chick starter feed to your mixture? Hope to hear back soon.
You’ve got some great videos, I am on the look out for a rooster to go with my 21 week old Cornish cross hens.. I had 2 remaining Cornish cross roosters but they needed to go because they caused wounds on them…I was going to keep one and hadn’t decided yet…so I had to process the 2…. Australorp sounds like a fantastic choice…..are the roosters wonderful with hens and people too please? Is it ok to get them as mature chickens as well as younger ones like say 12 weeks old?
Yes they are very good breed of chicken , I have some my self here in Texas , good video Becky , good looking HAT to , looks great on you , have a great blessed day AMEN .
I have 3 Australorps in my flock of 7 hens.. Dora, Doris and Daisy. Dora is fiesty, and hates being picked up, but she's still friendly. She is one of the leaders. Doris and Daisy are sweet girls. They follow me around the yard, just wondering what I'm doing. They're always 1st in line when it's snack time! I love them. They seem smarter also, and they are always the first ones to go in the coop at night, which helps the others to follow. 💜🐔💜
I never pick up my animals. I love to be close to them and they me, but I don’t feel the need to pick them up. All my animals are very independent and I like them like that.☀️❤️☀️
I will have to agree with you Becky, the black Australorp is the best,I live in Southern California & we go through heat waves and the black Australorp are the few hens that lay eggs no matter what. This breed provides eggs, meat & fertilizer.perfect breed for those wanting a Sustainable heritage breed for their homestead.
Thanks for commenting. I'm in SoCal as well and plan get chickens. My local farmers tell me RIRs are great for our area too. They have eggs available all year.
I instinctively liked the Australorps. I've never seen one but exploring the world of egg layers, I liked their blue eggs and sweet temperament. You gave a very good description of them, Becky, and a sensible, realistic understanding of a homestead. It is raising your own meat but I would have a hard time killing my pets to eat them. I hope lab grown meat comes along fast. I detest killing any animal. They are much nicer than people.
Just getting started with chickens (4 hens) have to be a bit discreet not really supposed to have them per ordinance., I do have friends I can take them if need be. Do you use sand in the chicken coop or shavings I’ve heard a lot of debate? Thanks I am glad I found your channel , love the idea of “ making “ the feed....
I finally bought myself what I thought were 2 purebred heritage australorp chickens but they are 6 months old and pretty small. Someone thinks they are commercial hybrids, Could you please tell me what the differences are? I wanted them for their broodiness, as dual purpose and every reason on your video which really inspired me to go for them. I have a buff Orpingtonton rooster who I want them to breed with. Your information and tips would be greatly appreciated please?
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.
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.
You start where you are with what you've got. It took me 8 years to get where I am now. I sold my suburban home where I had a 1000 sq ft garden and four illegal chickens, and moved to a larger property last year with 3500 sq ft of garden space and more chickens. I'm now 69 years old. Sometimes I get in my own way, but at least I have more sustainability where I am now. Becky was very instrumental in my decision to buy a larger property, and I've learned a great deal from her, and continue to. Learn and hone every skill you can and enjoy the journey!
Best wishes.
@@carolavant3778I've had my land for a while. But I got caught up with work... I literally just set up my permanent camp. A Safari Tent worked best for my climate. My first structure will be a pad and steel garage/hangar then the barn.. I'm so excited. This is actually my retirement dream and I'm doing it. Some would say it's such a simple dream. I would disagree...
Homesteading has always been the best life style, you can develop useful skills and the work is very satisfying.
I find if funny how now that things are changing, people are “rushing” into Homesteading and “prepping”.
Homestead skills take a long time to develop and short cuts never pay off. Start by building or getting a little house. Then add the animals and gardens slowly with a lot of thought and planning. Don’t build a dump stead. ☀️❤️☀️
If you want your chickens to like you. Start feeding them out of your hand starting at about 3-4 weeks. I used cheap oatmeal every evening. Your chickens will love you.
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!
Do you happen to know if they are all the same in every respect and just different in colour please? Referring to slash for example? Because she is referring to the black one.
@@deborahmartin9672 Australorps are black, with a bit of a green sheen to their feathers. The other colour hens must have been another breed
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.
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.
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!
Great job!!! Animals with independent personalities don’t like to be picked up or over touched.
Both my pony and mule don’t like to be petted and brushed much at all. I respect them and they are both super brave going down the trail, which makes them a blast to ride and or drive☀️❤️☀️
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
Thank you Patricia, the Homestead life, hard work outside, good home cooked food!☀️❤️☀️
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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.
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
My husband recently bought your book. It was a great surprise. Thank you for writing the book.
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 💙
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!
Yes!!! I have 5 week old Austrolorps and they are so cute and sweet and funny. One of them loves me already.
My Austrolorps love me to pick them up and follow me like puppies!
Hey Becky! Return viewer after a few years! I remember when you FIRST started this channel and I was brought back to it after buying some Black Australorpes this week!
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😁!
I love a buff Orpington, but Australorp’s are way better layers.
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@@BeckysHomestead Exactly! Australorps are also better foragers than Orpingtons on average, but both happily forage around for food.
I have Offingtons and some are flighty, and one has had fairy eggs and isn't laying eggs in a while
I crossed the two breeds and got some beautiful offspring black with gold on wings and or brest
@@dwightharber4873 wow!
Hello Becky. Always good to hear from you. Your Black Australorp are beautiful birds. You're looking well. Be safe.
We are building a home starting next week on our dream property and we Lapland on having a mini farm. We have watched many homestead videos, but your videos are our favorite. Definitely going to get some of theses chickens. Thanks for posting such informative videos. ❤
Love the colors in your blouse Becky!
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.
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.
I love ❤️ listening to this lady !! She’s so sweet .👏🏼🥰
Becky's channel is so amazing. Thanks Becky.
Oh thank you and your welcome
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We raise Australorps and we love them! They are very sweet and great dual birds! We love everything about them 🖤🤍
Are all the different colour australorps exactly the same, just different colours?
Good morning! I'm always glad to see a new video from you on a Sunday morning. The finished coop looks amazing! ☀
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I have had Black Australorps several times and by far I find them to be the very best layers and being so docile they are enjoyable to have plus they make good mothers.
I'm getting mine in April, I can't wait!
Australorps are beautiful chickens and easy to care for. They are good for beginners. I love my 3 Australorps. I highly recommend them.
LOVE YOUR HAT ♥️! I love the Australorps BIG EYES, 1st & best momma in the flock, but the funny thing is my 2nd generation of black juveniles look like a clutch of vultures (from a little distance) scared me a couple times I looked out a window from the house and thought we were under attack from a horde of vultures then I soon realized they were my sweet babies growing up… I figured it was a good thing because if anyone wanted to steal my chickens they would pass them up thinking they were vultures OR MY YARD WAS “something wrong in it” … You know… Protection from human predators .. I want your book ! I think I might have it .. is your picture on the front ??? Then I have it… ♥️ Australorps are the best breed even more so than Rhode Island Reds . I am totally agreeing with you. Happy to watch your video!
Hahaha when mine were fully feathered and half grown, I though they looked like crows. I have a murder of crows that hang around Homestead Park. I just love them all☀️❤️☀️
We just got 4 new chickie babies and 2 of them are Australorps! The other 2 are Sapphire Gem Plymouth Rocks! I've learned so much from you Becky, watching your channel. I was very prepared for my chickens. I have a Barred Rock, 2 Speckled Sussex (1 roo), and 2 Easter Eggers that just turned 23 weeks and just gave me my first egg on 'Labor' day! Yeeha!
Absolutely right Becky, I think its the Orpington in them that makes them mellow.
I really like Buff Orpington’s ☀️❤️☀️
@@BeckysHomestead Very friendly chicken
We got some blue Australorps this year, my favourite birds so far. One of them just comes right up to me and sings sweet little songs to me 😍 I named her sweetie too! 🤣
It's exactly right, I hope and have tried this great experience.
Love my 4 Australorps, great producers 1 egg each a day , I'll be getting more for sure when we get on our homestead this year
They are my favourite, I love them 😍 they are also wonderful mums
What are your thoughts on the Domonique?
These are my first of this breed. I am so excited! Ordered 10 unsexed and I do believe I have all males, they are a week old and I just Ordered 10 female🎉🎉🎉the males I have are very friendly with me and playful and seemed very smart on day 2 for a little chick.❤jeeze they are cute.😊
12 years, great job! I had one make it to 6 years and I thought that was good.
I love this Lady. Seriously.
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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.
Just subbed today, great information we're back in the chicken game now that kids are older and we have more free time. We hike,hunt, and even teach archery and dabble in survival. We decided its chicken time again, we have 4 hens but only 1 laying eggs. I contacted someone today thats selling 2 black astralorps so ill be picking them up.🐔👍🏾
Thanks Becky always great to see you! Got the book!!
Hi ☺️ you've a cute picture on your profile! Just decided to stop by and say hi. I hope my compliment is appreciated..
I enjoyed your video...
I try different breeds from year to year..I agree on the Australorps...GREAT LAYERS.......ONCE AGAIN ..THANK YOU FOR
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Lookin’ good, Becky! I love my black australorp!
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Well done on the pronunciation of Australorp, you did get it right at least once LOL :D We love your videos and how adorable is Sweetie?!!! I just wanted to scoop her up Xx
Thanks for you videos. They do help and you have good information.
I love when you upload a video and wait very patiently for one ! Please make more ! 👍🏼🌸🌺
Becky! I was so thrilled to hear you correct your pronunciation of Australorp 😅
Becky you look fabulous today. You do look really pretty. Thank you for being here Becky we love you
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Great book Becky.
Becky, great channel. I’m glad I discovered you!
Good morning Becky, will definitely be Austrolorps next breed. I have 2 Columbian Wyondottes that are obnoxious. 1 rock who is so sweet. Love your videos. Learn so much. Thank you
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Ohhhh those Wyandottes!! Isn't it a shame that such a beautiful bird can be such a snot?! 😆
Just got mine!!!! She's so pretty
I have 3 black of these, they are awesome chickens
Yes!!!! Thanks for saying the “petting zoo comment!” I grew up on a farm and with a family who also hunts. I get super frustrated when people tell me “oh you can’t eat your chicken, aren’t you going to be so sad?” Kinda but I worked hard to raise it got its eggs and I am enjoying it’s meat too! Otherwise all it is is a backyard ornament which I don’t feel like paying for. I austros make amazing mothers by the way, they are so broody.
Love your videos keep it coming!
Same here! We eat our chickens after they get to a certain age! And YES they make great mama’s too!
@@cassandrasmom what age do you eat them?
@@cecilitaH at around 3-5 years…usually when the laying slows down. Roosters we butcher when they reach a good size.
@@cassandrasmom thank you for sharing your knowledge! How long do roosters normally take to be of a good size? We kind of can’t keep roosters because of neighbours might complain if they’re noisy, but maybe you harvest them before they become too noisy? Many thanks!
@@TheFunctionalForce Roosters are of good size in months of age..6-8 months. Luckily I don’t have neighbors too close by.
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.
I have always loved my black australorps! They make the best mama’s too! Mine always go broody 🥰
Thank you Becky, for giving my wife and I good information to get started with our backyard hens. We have 5 Orpingtons which are just starting to lay.🌈😃🤙
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Thank you Becky
Omg that makes so much sence
Thank you!
Great information 🙂 thanks
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I've been wanting to add these to my flock. They are so adorable! I want to raise capon and these seem like the perfect breed. Side note...I have to disagree with you about Barred Rocks they are my all time favorites. So sweet and friendly.
I have 3 Barred rocks. They are my favorites to
I have Australorps and they are flighty. Want nothing to do with you. Go in the coop, they freak out. My Orpingtons, Reds, and English Game are more friendly than my Austros.
@@SacredWaves I had one Orpington roo and he was evil. Attacked everyone except me. Chickens are like any other crtitter. Each one is an individual despite their breed characteristics
Thankyou beaky your so knowledgeable love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
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I'm in love with the breed and I don't have any yet! I think they would be a perfect chicken for my family.
I ❤ my Black Australorp. She is very sweet, and was an egg laying machine for 2 years, but slowed down quite a bit in year 3. She is also very broody. My Black Stars are also very sweet, extremely good layers, and not broody.
Feed them a little meat every day and they will lay. All chickens lay good the first two years. Chickens eat bugs, worms, toads, little nice, little snakes. People will say “but I let them free range” unless your yard is damp woods with leaves. They don’t get enough meat free ranging, you have to feed them a little meat
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I have in my memory the picture of my youngest son, about 8 at the time, chasing after our resident red tailed hawk that snatched up one of our Australorps hens and tried to fly away, never gaining altitude. A few hundred feet later, wood line looming, a young boy chasing it with a stick, the red tailed hawk dropped it about six feet to the ground. The hen got up, shaked the flight off, looked around stupid and wandered off to the free range flock, not a bit miffed. They are good birds. We prefer the red star and barred rock hens and a rooster or two from each variety. We have Rouen, Kacky Campbell and mallard ducks. And heritage bronze breasted turkey.
Hey Becky thank you for another good quick video information
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Hey Becky! I also Becky... and just got my own Black Australorp chicks, only 2 days ago. 🤯
How odd we seem to truly have SOOO much in common.
I'm going to be selling my own chicks, next next spring.
I chose this breed for all the same reasons. We have had so many other breeds, but these are my number #1
You can see new chicks, on my channel.
Many blessings!
I love that breed. I have two of those chickens
Love my fluffy Austie girls
I'm enjoying your videos very much.
Thankyou
Thanks Becky for this great information. First hand experience really helps along with the descriptions when shopping for chickens.
I wondered if you had ever had Barred Rock chickens. I was looking at those along with the Black Australorps. Wanted to get just one breed and have them raise their own little chicks. Appreciate your time to do these videos for us. Jesus bless.
I got 2 for free because they were not laying anymore, they said.
I fed them well adding Sunflower seed & 5 whole grains.
They laid lots of eggs, 1 year later they both got broody and were the best Moms.
I just lost one of them to a racoon 3 days ago.
Its 11-21-22 it will be 3 years in Jan. 2023 since I got them.
Love those gals. I've had as many as 49 chickens at one time.
They are the easiest of keepers & great composters too.
I was actually getting too many eggs so I was taking older hens that were not laying to help with composting for my organic garden. I was really into chickens I spend lots of time with them gardening. Then I was in a bad car accident and I've had to downsize.
Isn't this a coincidence?! I have had several different breeds of chickens throughout the years...
I need to order a whole new batch of replacements, so I asked my son to pick them out...His pick after much research...Black Australorps!
After watching your video, I am definitely going to order this breed! Thanks!
Like these and easter Eggers. Both sweet bitds.
'Hello' back beautiful Becky! Always SUCH good and practical knowledge and tips. I will 'not' 4get' this breed of chicken, as I would like 2 have a friendly relationship with any animal I own and not feel intimidated by any 'hen pecking'! LOL! You look lovely my dear, a woman who is soOOoo content in her own skin = balanced and then soOOOoo hopeful, exuding an infectious 'joy' is TRULY a gift to know. Thanks 4 sharing. Health and God Bless! :-)
Thank you Marie, your so kind
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Becky I finally have my homestead you where my inspiration. My next step its the chicken coop.
I am loving your videos thanks, best chicken resource I have found. What breed birds to you raise for meat ? Thanks
I’m a new subscriber, loved this video!❤ I’m getting some Australorps next week , woohoo!🎉
Hi Becky I love your chicken videos. Black Astralorp has always been my favorites! 🧡❤️💜💙💚
I have a flick of 9 with a brown Chinese gosling. Going great so far. One of the chicks has gotten to the point of jumping in my lap.
3 of my first 6 were austrolorps !
They were so sweet ...a fox got one a d the other 2 I just found dead one day ...I will get more they are great chickens 🐔
My blackie is named Obsidian❤
Because of people like you I have never rat raced and started homesteading out of high school
Great content, Thanks for sharing! Always love to find fellow Floridian homesteaders to learn tips & tricks for raising food in the tropics ☀️🏝️
I'd love to get a few Australorp girls, do you know of anyone in south/central FL selling chicks?
A young Australorp rooroo cane from the jungle & squatted with my Brahmas a couple of years ago, he was a sweetiepie! 💙
I'm almost finished with a coup re-build & still adjusting the roosts to better positions 😊
I only have two girls left, mami and daughter, it sure will be nice to have a bustling flock roam around again 🥰
❤️ Good to know
Good morning Becky. Thanks for this interesting video on a great breed of chickens. I have a couple of questions. First, though, Sweetie is a testament to the great care and love you have for your animals. So, is 10 to 12 years a good average for how long most chickens can live? And about what age does a chicken stop laying? Is it something their bodies do the rest of their lives, or does production stop at some time? Does Sweetie still lay eggs? Thanks. I've been watching you for years and you have taught me so much about the natural care of animals. Yours are so healthy, your doing everything right. Have a great day!
Haha Thunder our pony is 30 or 31 years old and in perfect health😁
I would say chickens live 8 to 14 years with good care which includes proper feeding. Hens are like women they are born with way more eggs than they will ever use. I say they stop laying from 7 to 10 years old, again with good care.☀️❤️☀️
Hello Becky! I have been searching for the exact hat you are wearing in your wonderful video. Would you please tell me where you bought your hat? Do you sell this hat on your online store? Thanks!
I have two Australorp and just love them…. They are sweet girls (Abbey and Gabby)!
Becky, I love watching your videos, especially on chicken feed. My sister has 40 Black Australorps. She loves her chicks. I’ve been watching the feed mix from past videos. Our first time chicks are 7 weeks. Now with warmer Oklahoma weather, we’ll be moving them into the coop full time. When do I transition them from chick starter feed to your mixture? Hope to hear back soon.
You’ve got some great videos, I am on the look out for a rooster to go with my 21 week old Cornish cross hens..
I had 2 remaining Cornish cross roosters but they needed to go because they caused wounds on them…I was going to keep one and hadn’t decided yet…so I had to process the 2….
Australorp sounds like a fantastic choice…..are the roosters wonderful with hens and people too please?
Is it ok to get them as mature chickens as well as younger ones like say 12 weeks old?
What do you feed your chickens? How often do you put down DE?
Yes they are very good breed of chicken , I have some my self here in Texas , good video Becky , good looking HAT to , looks great on you , have a great blessed day AMEN .
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I have 3 Australorps in my flock of 7 hens.. Dora, Doris and Daisy. Dora is fiesty, and hates being picked up, but she's still friendly. She is one of the leaders. Doris and Daisy are sweet girls. They follow me around the yard, just wondering what I'm doing. They're always 1st in line when it's snack time! I love them. They seem smarter also, and they are always the first ones to go in the coop at night, which helps the others to follow. 💜🐔💜
I never pick up my animals. I love to be close to them and they me, but I don’t feel the need to pick them up.
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I will have to agree with you Becky, the black Australorp is the best,I live in Southern California & we go through heat waves and the black Australorp are the few hens that lay eggs no matter what. This breed provides eggs, meat & fertilizer.perfect breed for those wanting a Sustainable heritage breed for their homestead.
Thanks for commenting. I'm in SoCal as well and plan get chickens. My local farmers tell me RIRs are great for our area too. They have eggs available all year.
They are a great breed, I love them
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I instinctively liked the Australorps. I've never seen one but exploring the world of egg layers, I liked their blue eggs and sweet temperament. You gave a very good description of them, Becky, and a sensible, realistic understanding of a homestead. It is raising your own meat but I would have a hard time killing my pets to eat them. I hope lab grown meat comes along fast. I detest killing any animal. They are much nicer than people.
Just getting started with chickens (4 hens) have to be a bit discreet not really supposed to have them per ordinance., I do have friends I can take them if need be. Do you use sand in the chicken coop or shavings I’ve heard a lot of debate?
Thanks I am glad I found your channel , love the idea of “ making “ the feed....
Sounds like a great breed. We are already looking at what we want to get next spring to add to the flock. These sound promising.
Make sure you don’t mix sweeties and feisty’s in the same coop.
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@@BeckysHomestead absolutely! We aren't fond of feisty chick's so we go for the sweeties too.
I finally bought myself what I thought were 2 purebred heritage australorp chickens but they are 6 months old and pretty small. Someone thinks they are commercial hybrids, Could you please tell me what the differences are? I wanted them for their broodiness, as dual purpose and every reason on your video which really inspired me to go for them.
I have a buff Orpingtonton rooster who I want them to breed with. Your information and tips would be greatly appreciated please?