Silkie chickens enjoying a grassy garden

Meet Chicken Hatchery

An Australian poultry story built on a love of chickens, thoughtful care and the joy of keeping a flock. Since 2015, our journey has been about helping people discover the character of these wonderful birds. The chicken adventure continues.

Who Are
Chicken Hatchery?

Chicken Hatchery is a family poultry business with a simple belief: chickens deserve care, compassion and a home where they can thrive. Our story began in 2015, and that love of poultry continues to shape the way we think about birds, their keepers and the experience of building a backyard flock in Australia.

We started as chicken keepers, fascinated by the character of each bird and the everyday pleasure of caring for them. From the irresistible charm of Silkies to the variety of heritage breeds, we have come a long way while keeping the same idea at heart: choosing chickens should be a thoughtful, enjoyable experience, with welfare at its centre.

Our Journey

In 2015, we began our own little piece of the good life. Like so many chicken keepers, we were drawn to the idea of a flock with personality, a connection to the outdoors and the pleasure of looking after animals as a family. A search for a fluffy chicken introduced us to Silkies, and that was where the adventure really began.

These were chickens full of character: curious, cheeky, sweet and wonderfully entertaining. We were fascinated, and then, of course, came “chicken maths” — the familiar feeling that there is always room in your heart for one more bird.

As our interest grew, we began looking more closely at the experience of buying and keeping poultry. We wanted something gentler and more considerate: a way to help people choose suitable birds, understand their needs and prepare a good home. That idea became Chicken Hatchery.

Our focus today is on Australian keepers and their flocks, from the first backyard hens to an established love of poultry. Different climates, different gardens and different breeds all call for a thoughtful approach.

Two young chicks perched together on a hand outdoors

So, What Makes Us Different?

When we first started keeping poultry, there was plenty to learn. We did not have every answer, but we knew the kind of experience we wanted for our birds and for the people welcoming them into their lives.

We believe care should be gentle, practical and considerate of the chickens. The aim is to understand the needs of each breed and each flock: suitable shelter, natural light, enrichment, room to move and compatible companions. A small bantam and a large hen do not always need exactly the same approach.

Learning never stops. Experience, observation and conversations with other keepers all help us understand poultry better. We value sensible care, good preparation and getting veterinary advice when a bird needs professional attention.

Even today, we come back to the same conversation: yes to thoughtful housing, yes to natural light and enrichment, yes to understanding different breeds, and yes to keeping compatible birds together. These everyday details matter.

Australia brings its own considerations, too. Heat, shade, ventilation, secure housing and reliable access to clean water all deserve a place in your plans. A flock should be chosen for your conditions and the care you can provide, as well as for the way the birds look.

We have learned a lot since 2015, and we know that one approach does not fit every flock. Our goal is to share that thoughtful attitude and help make poultry keeping a positive experience for people and birds alike.

That is what makes Chicken Hatchery different: we were chicken keepers before anything else. We truly love them like pets.