Hy-Line Browns

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Expand your family with our Hy-Line Brown hens, the world's friendliest and most productive egg-laying breed. Provides over 300 high-quality eggs to 80 weeks of age.

Great with children and pets
Top laying breed
Minimal maintenance

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Point of lay hens on hand now. Call to confirm numbers before you visit.

Ages and price guide

Baby Chicks (1–14 days old)	$29.99
Chicks (3–7 weeks old)	$34.99
Pullets (8–12 weeks old)	$39.99
Pullets (13–15 weeks old)	$44.99
Point of Lay Pullets (16 weeks+)	$49.99

Prices are a guide. The ages we have on hand change from week to week, so please contact us to confirm what's available before you visit. Live birds are collected from our Merricks farm only.

Rooster guarantee: if your chick ever turns out to be a rooster, bring him back as soon as you notice and we'll give you a full refund or a replacement hen.

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Tell us what you're after and we'll get back to you with the ages, prices and dates we have, usually within one business day. Prefer to chat? Call 0406 691 231 or drop into the shop at Merricks, 10am to 4pm every day.

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Meet our delightful flock of Hy-Line Brown hens, the perfect addition to any backyard. These girls are renowned for their friendly and placid nature, making them a fantastic choice for families with children or those new to chicken keeping. Not only are they lovable pets, but they're also highly productive layers, producing over 300 high-quality eggs each to 80 weeks of age. With minimal maintenance required and easy integration with other pets, these hens are a hassle-free choice for busy families.

As one of the world's best egg-laying breeds, the Hy-Line Brown hens are the ideal choice for those looking for a reliable and abundant supply of fresh eggs. And, with our expert advice and guidance available from our Merricks farm, you can rest assured that your flock will thrive. Whether you're looking for a valuable learning experience for your children or simply want to enjoy the many benefits of keeping backyard chickens, the Hy-Line Brown hens are the perfect choice. Before your hens come home, download our free Beginner's Guide to Backyard Chickens ebook (look for Free Ebook at the top of any page) to set yourself up for success.

Collecting your hens

Farm pick-up only

Live birds are collected from our farm at 3590 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks. We're open 10am to 4pm every day, including most public holidays.

We don’t deliver or post live birds. Please contact us before you visit so we can confirm the ages, numbers and availability.

We can provide secure, fully ventilated chick or chicken carriers able to safely transport three chickens in each. We’ll talk you through settling your new chooks in at home, and we’re only a phone call away afterwards.

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Family Values

Both Giuliana and her husband Jason are from an educational background and love talking to and interacting with customers. Warmly welcoming families to the farm is always a joy and they love watching the excitement of children seeing the hens, often for the first time.

Supporting, encouraging, and providing best practice information to families is a priority along with answering any and all questions. Staff are thoroughly trained, friendly, and approachable so that they are able to provide expert advice and support for families both new and experienced in keeping backyard chickens.

Sustainability

Circular economy principles are at the heart of the business, with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly practices. Working on new ways to produce high-quality products using hempcrete, recycled wood and 3D Printing with metal and plant-based plastics are just some of the materials and technology that the business has been using. Talking Hens is constantly searching for new, more sustainable practices, using locally made, high-quality, and recyclable materials wherever possible.