Poultry

Poultry for sale in New Zealand

Updated 5 November 2026

Poultry in New Zealand is often sold live, as pullets and laying hens, and one 10-week-old Brown Shaver pullet was listed at NZ$42 in November 2026. Prices depend on breed, age and whether you collect the birds yourself. For current offers from local sellers, describe what you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Local rules to check first

Council rules decide how many birds you may keep at home, and the snippets show that they differ between cities. Auckland Council sets limits on chickens for urban properties and has coop requirements. Rotorua Lakes Council allows at most 12 head of poultry on a residential site, housed in a properly built poultry house with a rainproof roof. Check your own council before you buy, because limits in Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga can be different. For commercial meat chickens, the Code of Welfare sets minimum standards of care in all farming systems, including free-range.

Season: summer heat and pre-orders

November is late spring here, and summer runs from December to February. One seller takes pre-orders for pullets for December 2026 and February 2027, so sellers book birds months ahead and you should ask for the pickup date early. Summer heat is hard on birds, so plan shade, a steady supply of water and a cool shelter before the birds arrive.

How poultry is bought and delivered

Live birds are usually collected, and the pullet listing was pickup only. Meat is quoted per bird or per kilogram; one listing shows whole chicken at NZ$12.99 per kg. Ask for weights in kilograms and coop sizes in square metres or metres. Ask whether a seller in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga delivers or whether you collect, because the distances between these cities are long and transport can add to the price of live birds.

What to write in your request

Name the bird type, the breed or cross, the age in weeks and how many you need. Add the sex if it matters, whether the birds must be vaccinated, the date you need them and your city or region. A budget in NZ$ helps sellers answer with a realistic offer.

Describe the birds and your city in your own words on BlaBlaPrice. The service is free for buyers. Its AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with. You can also browse pet birds or read how it works.