What are Live Chickens?
Generally, most wild chicken breeds can enjoy lifespans between three and seven years, and sometimes longer.
Despite the challenges of living in the wild, including the risk of predators, wild chickens have longer lifespans than domestic chickens.
Where To Buy Live Chickens In Pretoria
Alfa Chicks – Day Old Broiler Chicks
Address: 215 Haakdoornboom, Loerie street, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 87 985 0603
Aweh Braai Chicks (Pty) Ltd
Address: 568 Melkbos St, Moreleta Park, Pretoria, 0147, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 60 533 3917
Chicken Ranch Animal Feeds and Agricultural Supplies
Address: Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 72 445 4179
Supreme Chickens
Address: 260b Ben Viljoen St, Pretoria North, Pretoria, 0116, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 12 565 6704
How much does a hen cost In Pretoria?
In Pretoria, the chickens lay eggs, depending on where you are in the country, a box of 100-day-old chicks will cost you between R850 to R950.
If you’re buying 500 chicks from Momubaghan, who hatches her own, you would need about R4, 200.
How much does a chicken house cost In Pretoria?
A zinc structure to house 500 chicks will generally cost between R16,000 to R20,000. Brick structures are more expensive. Always consider additional costs, too, like feed, vaccines and antibiotics, and transport.
How much is a chicken that lays eggs In Pretoria?
You should be able to buy young female chicks for between R10 and R30 each, depending on size, and they will start laying eggs from about 18 weeks of age.
Which chickens are best for laying eggs In Pretoria?
The best layer breeds are Amberlink or Hy-line. These will start laying within two weeks of being bought (20 to 21 weeks of age).