\nIdeal Diet<\/td>\n | Layer feed + forage<\/td>\n | Layer feed + forage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Let’s recap the key differences between these two outstanding heritage breeds:<\/p>\n \n- Rhode Island Reds are the champion egg layers, averaging 5-6 eggs a week<\/li>\n
- Australorps excel at both meat and eggs but lay slightly fewer eggs annually<\/li>\n
- Reds start laying earlier at 5 months vs. 6 months for Australorps<\/li>\n
- Both are very heat hardy and suitable for southern flocks<\/li>\n
- Gentle temperament and friendliness make them great family chickens<\/li>\n
- Rhode Island Reds have classic red and orange plumage<\/li>\n
- Australorps dazzle in black with beautiful green iridescence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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