{"title":"Backyard Poultry | Chickens \u0026 Waterfowl","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're looking to start a backyard flock, expand your existing setup, or want to add some fantastic breeds to your farm, we have a range of high-quality backyard birds to suit your needs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe breed backyard chickens on our farm on the outskirts of the Southern Highlands, NSW, with the same standard of care we give our exhibition flock. They're well-started, healthy birds, ready for their new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralorps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia's top egg layers. Hardy, low-maintenance, and suited to any backyard setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Sussex:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic dual-purpose breed, known for its reliability and quiet charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Leghorns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prolific layers with modest feed needs, ideal if eggs are your priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaverolles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, chatty, and a little unusual, with feathered feet and beards that make them a favourite with families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilkies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our gentlest breed. Fluffy, friendly, and endlessly popular with kids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlymouth Rocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile dual-purpose breed, prized for steady laying and good size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhode Island Reds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough, dependable layers that keep going through the seasons, a backyard staple for good reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscovy Ducks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet, hardy, and great for pest control, with lean, flavoursome meat as a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePekin Ducks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friendly and productive, with good laying and bags of backyard personality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmden Geese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, striking, pure white, and among the best natural guardians for a flock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToulouse Geese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, heavy, and grey-feathered, a gentle and hardy breed that settles well into farm life.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDepending on the season, you'll find everything from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eday-old chicks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ejuvenile pullets and cockerels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003epoint-of-lay hens and roosters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, each one raised on our own feed and handled from the start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe don't hold birds ready year-round. We release them as they're ready, and our backyard poultry waitlist gets first access each week before we offer stock to everyone else. If nothing's available right now, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thepoodleandthehen.com\/pages\/breeding#waitlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ejoin our backyard poultry waitlist\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll let you know when the next birds are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBirds are for local pickup at our Bargo meet point, and we can sometimes arrange delivery within NSW. Join our waitlist to be first to know what's coming.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e: All birds are sold in a healthy state at the time of handover. Once the birds are transferred to the buyer, The Poodle and The Hen takes no responsibility for any injuries, illnesses, or deaths that may occur. Buyers must be Australian citizens or residents and are required to pick up their birds within 7 days of purchase from the designated local pickup location. 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Well-started birds are available periodically throughout the year, from \u003cstrong\u003eday-old chicks\u003c\/strong\u003e through to well-grown \u003cstrong\u003ecoop-ready pullets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSilkies aren't kept for eggs. They're kept for everything else. Fur-like feathers that lack the barbs of a normal feather. An extra toe on each foot. A temperament calm enough for a toddler to hold. It's easy to see why they've become one of the most popular pet chicken breeds in Australia, especially for families and first-time keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey're not big layers, producing around 100 to 120 small cream or tinted eggs a year, but they make up for it with famously strong mothering instincts. A broody Silkie hen will readily sit on and raise eggs from other breeds, not just her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA few things worth knowing before you bring one home: Silkie feathers aren't waterproof, so they need dry, sheltered housing, and they don't cope well with an Australian summer without shade. They're gentle enough to be bullied by pushier breeds, so they do best alongside similarly calm birds or kept as their own flock.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day-old unsexed chicks, 8 to 16 week old pullets, and 16+ week old pullets. 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