Black Australorp chickens

Black Australorps are one of the world’s most celebrated dual-purpose chicken breeds, known for their calm temperament, outstanding egg-laying ability, and robust body structure. GroChick supplies top-quality Black Australorp parent stock, raised under humane, controlled, and audited conditions to ensure superior genetics and long-term performance.

These birds are well-suited for South African climates, offering excellent adaptability for both small-scale farmers and commercial poultry operations. Their glossy black feathers, deep frame, and strong immunity make them a reliable choice for long-term flock development.

• Exceptional Layers: Known to produce up to 250–300 brown eggs per hen annually.

• Dual-Purpose Build: Good body weight for meat production.

• Hardy & Disease-Resistant: Strong genetic resilience under varying environmental conditions.

• Calm & Manageable: Excellent temperament, easy to integrate into multi-breed flocks.

• Efficient Feed Conversion: A cost-effective breed for farmers expanding egg or meat operations.

• Breeders expanding their parent stock

• Farmers under the GroChick contract model

• Smallholders wanting a dependable laying breed

• Community farming projects

• Large-scale farms seeking hardy, dual-purpose genetics

All GroChick chickens come from farms that undergo strict auditing and training. Farmers must follow controlled SOPs to ensure humane treatment, optimal nutrition, and clean production environments. This guarantees birds that are strong, fertile, and ready for productive cycles.

GroSpace is actively seeking farmers who want to scale using proven poultry genetics. Farmers can apply for:

• Contract farming (off-take supply)

• Incubation and marketing support

• Funding for expansion

• A strategic equity partnership (±20%)

• Free listing on the GroSpace online farmers market

This enables small and medium farmers to grow professionally while being part of a national food security network.

Black Australorp chickens are available through GroChick. Bulk buyers or breeders can contact GroChick directly to place orders. Availability is limited and supplied on a first-come, first-served basis.