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AUSTRALORP [1 record]

Record 1 2006-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Poultry Production
DEF

A chicken breed developed in australia from Black Orpington stock.

OBS

It has black plumage with a lustrous green sheen, dark eyes, a deep body and is very active. It is one of the best dual-purpose fowls and a very good egg producer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des volailles
CONT

Australorp. [...] Comme son nom l'indique, cette race a été créée en Australie par une sélection constante d'Orpington noire. Perfectionnée ensuite pour la ponte en Angleterre et en Amérique du Nord.

CONT

Une exposition européenne de la race Australorp (grande et naine) est prévue.

OBS

Comme le terme «Australorp» désigne une race de poule, il est considéré comme étant au féminin.

Spanish

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