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.
Australorp Qualities Australorps fall under the category of âutility chicken.â Breeders cross bred Australorps with the utilitarian goal of egg production in which they succeeded. In fact, Australorps hold the world's individual record and even a team record for egg laying.