australorps.

The article offers information on Australorp, a locally-bred bird in Australia. It states that the Australorp's placid nature is making them an ideal family bird because they enjoy being around with people and not easily upset. It notes that Australorp hens have once held the world record for the number of eggs laid in two years. It mentions that the its lifespan is around 5 years and their profuse feathering makes it look larger then they actually are.