Blue Australorp Chicks

Breed Highlights

Egg Color: Brown
Egg Size: Large
Production: Excellent layer
Temperament: Calm, friendly, gentle
Purpose: Dual-purpose: eggs + meat
Hardiness: Hardy and adaptable
Best For: Families, backyard flocks, homesteads, high egg production

About This Breed

Blue Australorps are beautiful dual-purpose chickens known for their soft blue-gray feather coloring, calm personalities, and excellent egg production. Developed from the famous Australorp line, these birds combine productivity with striking appearance, making them favorites in backyard and homestead flocks.

Australorps are well-known for their dependable laying ability and easygoing temperament. Their friendly nature makes them excellent birds for families, beginners, and mixed flocks.

The blue variety adds an extra level of beauty with elegant slate-blue feathering that often develops darker lacing as the birds mature. Combined with their bright red combs and large size, Blue Australorps create a stunning presence in any coop or pasture.

These birds are hardy, adaptable, and practical while still bringing specialty flock appeal.

Why We Love Them

✔ Beautiful blue-gray feather coloring
✔ Excellent brown egg production
✔ Calm and friendly personalities
✔ Great beginner and family breed
✔ Hardy and adaptable birds
✔ Outstanding dual-purpose flock addition

Shipping & Availability

Availability may vary by hatch schedule. Chicks are typically fulfilled within a 3–4 week window unless otherwise noted.

Shipped chicks are sent to your local post office for pickup, and tracking information will be provided once your order ships.

Please make sure your phone number is correct during checkout so your post office can contact you promptly upon arrival.

*Please Note: Product Description Images used throughout our website are AI-generated representations designed to give customers a general idea of the breed, parent stock, chicks, and egg appearance. Because many of our birds are specialty crosses and designer projects, actual feather patterns, coloring, and traits may vary from bird to bird. Additionally, it helps to prevent others from hijacking our images.   If you would like current real-life photos of the breeder stock or recent hatches, please get in touch with Harrison’s Hatchery directly.