Austra White
The Austra White is an outstanding hybrid breed known for its impressive egg production, hardiness, and adaptable temperament. Created by crossing a White Leghorn with a Black Australorp, the Austra White combines the best of both parent breeds—excellent egg-laying ability with a calmer, more docile nature.
Austra Whites are prolific layers, producing 250–300 large white eggs per year. They mature quickly, begin laying early, and maintain steady production through various seasons. Their attractive appearance—soft white feathers often sprinkled with black speckles—makes them a unique and eye-catching addition to any flock.
Unlike pure Leghorns, Austra Whites are generally calmer and more tolerant of handling, making them a great choice for backyard keepers and small homesteads. They are hardy in both hot and cold climates and do well in coops, runs, or free-range settings.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 250–300 large white eggs annually
Temperament: Calm, active, and more manageable than Leghorns
Climate Hardy: Performs well in heat and cold
Feather Color: White with occasional black flecking
Body Type: Medium-sized, efficient feed converters
Best For: Backyard flocks, homesteads, high-production egg layers
PICKUP POLICY
Chick orders at our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
