⚠ Maintenance - We are making site improvements. Some pages may be temporarily unavailable.
Home · Browse · Black Australorp

Black Australorp

Australian-developed Orpington descendant. World record holder for laying (364 eggs in 365 days). Jet-black plumage with greenish sheen, calm and friendly. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Black Australorp as hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and started pullets and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Black Australorp

OriginAustralia - 1920s
APA recognized1929
Eggs per year~280
Egg colorBrown
Egg sizeLarge
BroodinessMedium
Cold hardinessExcellent

Personality & temperament

Best for: eggs, beginner, cold climates

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Black Australorp

Where can I buy a Black Australorp?

You can request Black Australorp through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and started pullets, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does a Black Australorp cost?

Prices for Black Australorp are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

How many eggs does a Black Australorp lay?

A Black Australorp hen lays roughly 280 eggs a year, and the eggs are large and brown. Broodiness is rated medium. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.

What age should I buy a Black Australorp at?

The Black Australorp can be requested as hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and started pullets. Hatching eggs are the most affordable start, ship USPS Priority, and should be set within 7 to 10 days of lay. Day-old birds ship USPS Express and need a 95 F brooder ready on arrival. Started birds are feathered and closer to laying, so no brooding is needed and pickup is common. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Black Australorp be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

Related species

Which ages can you request?

Browse this breed by stage of development: