Black Australorp, Koekoek and Road Runner chicks, from day-old up to 2 months old.
Calm, friendly birds with glossy black feathers, famous for laying lots of brown eggs. A lovely first breed for families and schools.
$1.00 day-old, up to $4.50 at 2 months
A proudly Southern African breed that grows black-and-white barred feathers. Hardy and easy-going, Koekoeks lay well and grow into good-sized birds.
$1.25 day-old, up to $4.75 at 2 months
Mixed breeds
Available nowTough free-range village chickens. They find much of their own food, cope well with the heat and need very little fuss.
$1.00 day-old, up to $4.50 at 2 months
Prices are per chick, in US dollars. Older chicks have had more time under our care and need less warmth at home.
| Age | Black Australorp | Koekoek | Road Runner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day old | $1.00 | $1.25 | $1.00 |
| 1 week old | $1.25 | $1.50 | $1.25 |
| 2 weeks old | $2.00 | $2.25 | $2.00 |
| 3 weeks old | $2.50 | $2.75 | $2.50 |
| 1 month old | $3.00 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
| 2 months old | $4.50 | $4.75 | $4.50 |
The first few weeks matter most. Here’s what young chicks need. Ask us when you collect and we’ll talk you through it.
Day-old chicks need about 32–35°C under a heat lamp or brooder. Lower it by about 3°C a week until they have their feathers, at around 6 weeks. Huddled together means too cold; spread out and panting means too hot.
Chick starter crumbs or mash from day one, always available. Move on to grower feed at around 6 to 8 weeks.
Clean water in a shallow chick drinker so they can’t fall in. When they arrive, gently dip each beak in the water so they know where it is.
A draught-free box or brooder with dry wood shavings, kept safe from cats, dogs, rats and snakes.
Send us a message and we’ll tell you what’s ready this week.
