Spring Softball. 1  Date: January 15 - February 15. 2  Fee: $65 (includes shirt, shorts, socks) 3  Ages: 5-12; 4 years old may play, but must turn 5 by December 31. 4  Age Control Date: January 1.
The Australorp Breed was developed in Australia at the end of the nineteenth century with Black Orpington stock from England. The breed also has genes from Rhode Island Red, White Leghorn, Langshan and Minorca crosses. The purpose of the breed was as a utility chicken for both high egg production and meat.
(Photo Archives Avicultura) The origin of the name Australorp When the name was first used, and by whom, will always be shrouded in mystery. Walter Scott Wallace, a well-known breeder of the day, claimed that he was the first, just before the First World War.