The Black Australorp chicken, though slightly smaller and trimmer than the Orpington, remains deep bodied. Cocks weigh up to 8.5 pounds and hens about 7 pounds.

Australorp breeder Peter D'Arcy at his Carwoola property feeding his hens and rooster. Jeffrey Chan "His confirmation is close to ideal, he's broad, lovely curves, very good black round eye," says ...