Poultry

Poultry in Australia: live birds, chicken and turkey prices

Updated 5 November 2026

In Australia, a point-of-lay hen costs about A$35 to A$40, a whole supermarket chicken about A$7 to A$11, and a whole turkey from about A$39 to A$154. Prices depend on whether the bird is live, fresh or frozen. For birds and meat in your city, describe what you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules: animal welfare standards

The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry set the welfare requirements for poultry in all types of farming, and they must be met under state and territory law. Among them, poultry must not be kept on land with poisonous plants or chemicals. The standards aim to let birds express their natural behaviour. Victoria is replacing its 2016 domestic fowl rules with new poultry welfare regulations, and Western Australia has consulted on its own 2024 poultry regulations. Ask a seller how they meet their state's rules.

Season, space and health

Summer runs from December to February, and birds need shade and fresh water in the heat, so ask how the seller keeps them cool. Point-of-lay hens are sold ready to lay, while pullets are young birds still growing. Ask about the age, breed or cross, sex and vaccinations of the birds before you collect them.

Delivery and buying by weight

Meat is priced per kilogram. One listed frozen turkey is A$16.99 per kg for an average 3 kg bird, about A$51. A butcher's whole turkey can need notice, and one butcher asks for at least four days before pick-up or delivery. Live birds are usually collected from the seller's farm or store, so ask for the pick-up point near Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, and whether the seller delivers.

What to put in your request

Describe the bird type or cut, the number you need, the age, the city and the date you need the birds or meat. Say whether you want live birds or dressed meat, and add your budget. Sellers reply in the chat with their price, terms and collection or delivery options.

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