About Chicks By The Box

Welcome to Chicks By The Box

Your leading wholesale supplier of day-old chicks committed to ethical practices.

Who We Are

Chicks By The Box delivers production-quality heritage hybrid commercial layers and meat birds across Australia, supporting growers, pastured poultry endeavours and egg producers nationwide.

We specialize in providing high-quality day-old chicks in wholesale quantities (boxes of 100), making it straightforward and efficient for commercial operations to access the birds they need.

Our Focus: Ethical Production

Our birds are specifically tailored for free-ranging and pasture-grown systems, reflecting the poultry industry's shift away from caged environments. We're committed to meeting the growing consumer demand for ethically produced eggs and meat.

We believe that commercial viability and animal welfare go hand-in-hand. That's why all our breeds are selected for their suitability in free-range systems while maintaining strong production characteristics.

Nationwide Service

We serve poultry operations across Australia through our specialized air freight delivery system:

  • Temperature-controlled transport via Qantas and Virgin Australia
  • Delivery to all major Australian airport freight terminals
  • Flat-rate pricing included in all orders
  • Expert coordination for pickup and arrival
  • Specialized transport boxes designed for chick safety

Note: Western Australia orders are handled through our affiliate WA Chickens, ensuring optimal service for WA-based operations.

Our Breeds

We offer five carefully selected breeds:

  • Four Layer Breeds: ISA Brown Free Ranger, Australorp Hybrid, Leghorn Hybrid, and Rhode Island Red Hybrid
  • One Meat Breed: Cobb Cornish Cross

All layer breeds are 100% sexed (using colour, feather, or vent sexing methods) and all birds are selected for their performance in free-range and pastured systems.

Beyond Chicks: Business Development

We don't just supply chicks - we help build successful poultry businesses. Our contract consultancy services are designed for producers who are:

  • Starting a new poultry operation
  • Expanding existing operations
  • Improving efficiency and profitability
  • Transitioning to free-range or pastured systems
  • Developing sustainable business models

Important Notice: Avian Influenza Response

Due to the latest Avian Influenza outbreak and related increased demand on poultry supplies across the country, our ordering structure currently enables you to order for early or late in applicable months. We will contact you closer to your order period with specific date options.

If you are a farmer experiencing supply issues, please call us directly at 0411 545 290 to discuss expediting your stock where possible.

Get Started

Ready to order or want to discuss your poultry operation needs? Contact us today to discover how we can support you.