If you are looking for a way to start or expand your own egg production business, you might want to consider the Black Australorp breed. These chickens are one of the best egg layers in the world, capable of laying more than 300 eggs per year. They are also easy to care for, as they adapt well to different climates and environments. They are also very docile and gentle, making them ideal for families with children or other pets.

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As news of the new breeds exceptional egg production spread, contests sprang up all over Australia, pitting it against other well-established varieties. The game was eventually won hands down by the Australorp when one laid the greatest number of eggs ever produced by a single bird in the 1920s, an astonishing 364 eggs in 365 days! 

The following are the breed and desired characteristics of the black australorp chicken.

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