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Amber VII

Australorp · Shared by FrostyOtter · 1 week ago

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Amber VII examined the biscuit under glass for a full minute before eating it. The little chair went up on the balloons and has not come down.

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About the Australorp

Origin
Australia, from English Orpington stock
Size
2.9–4.1 kg
Lifespan
6–10 years
Eggs
250–300 light brown eggs a year
Temperament
Calm, quiet, friendly; good with children
Note
Record of 364 eggs in 365 days, set in the 1920s

Read more about the australorp — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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