All you need to know before buying a chicken breed

 While you're putting the final touches on your coop, it's time - if you haven't already - to focus your attention on finding Australorp chickens for sale. Finding chickens to suit you and your chicken dreams is one of the most interesting and exciting aspects of the whole undertaking.

If you've chosen a local source for your chicks or pullets, you can probably have them at home that same day. If you order from a hatchery, it may take about a week for you to have birds in hand, though many hatcheries now ship your peeping package overnight.

But before you approach anybody who has Australorp chickens for sale, you need to decide on what type of chickens you want. 

here is the list of things to consider before buying a chicken breed

Egg production -  Many breeds have been cultured simply with an eye on productivity. Some birds can lay 360 eggs a year.

Egg color and size - Eggs won't very much in taste or nutrition, though there is a wide range in size and color (lily-white, deep chocolate-brown, or sky-blue).

Temperament - Breeds vary in temperament. Because of children or household pets, you'll want a more docile chicken. If you're going to mix breeds, you'll want those that get along well in mixed flocks

Beauty - To a true chicken aficionado, every chicken is beautiful. Breeds with fantastic coloring and fabulous feathers can lend a lot to your chicken watching. As with certain vegetables, like tomatoes, there are heirloom breeds that need conservation.

Reproduction - You may want to raise your own chicks, so you'll want to find a breed known to have good broody hens.

Cold-weather hardiness - If you live in a climate that has rough winters, you'll need a breed that is acclimated and will produce even though temperatures may drop.

With these attributes in mind, your best bet is to call a hatchery for assistance. You can also go online, punch "Australorp chickens for sale" into your browser and find breeds that suit your style and your situation. For example, Golden Comets mature early and lay beautiful brown eggs. Orrington’s are quiet and docile. Black Australorps are eye-catching with a green sheen to their black feathers and they are good producers.

Another important consideration is whether you want to start with chicks or pullets. Chicks will be recently hatched, pullets are usually about a month old, sometimes older.

And if you need more information about raising chickens, particularly if you need help with your coop, you can contact us at https://red-farms.com/.