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.
The illustrations of the Australorp in the first Australian standard (1949) are pretty much the same as the today birds, so in that light, I think Australian breeders have kept to the ideal. Right: Black Australorp pullet, winner in 2011 at an Australian Show. Photo: Greg Davies, Australia.