From farmers across regional WA to backyard keepers in Perth, chickens have always had a place in the day to day. For some, it is about production. Eggs, reliability, and getting the most out of a flock. For others, it is something closer to home. A few chickens in the yard, fresh eggs, and animals that become part of everyday life. Most people start with a simple goal.
Then it grows into something more. The birds become part of the space around you. Something you see every morning, something you check on in the afternoon, something that naturally fits into your routine. That experience starts long before they arrive at your place.
What Shapes Our Pullets From the Start
By the time a pullet is ready for sale, a lot has already been set in place. Those early weeks determine how evenly a bird develops, how well it transitions through growth stages, and how easily it adjusts once it moves to a new home. Feed is a big part of that.
From day old, birds are raised on Milne Chick Starter to support early gut health, bone structure, and steady growth. At this stage, chicks require a higher protein diet to support rapid development. This helps build the foundation for strong frame, feathering, and overall condition.
As they develop, they are transitioned onto Milne Chick Grower, which supports continued growth at a more controlled rate. The protein level is reduced at this stage, allowing birds to develop more evenly without being pushed too quickly. This supports more balanced internal development rather than just fast outward growth.
That transition is done gradually so birds continue eating confidently without disruption. Alongside feed, birds are kept in balanced groups and separated by age so they develop evenly rather than competing. Conditions are kept stable, and changes are kept to a minimum so growth remains steady.
Our focus is on bird health first, not cutting corners to move birds through faster. That means taking the time to raise each batch properly rather than rushing them through the process. There is no complicated system behind it. Just a consistent approach applied properly from the beginning.
The First Few Weeks After They Arrive
Before our pullets ever leave, the goal is simple. To make them as suitable as possible for a real backyard environment. That starts with the basics. Birds are used to finding their feed and water easily, so when they arrive, they are not trying to figure it out from scratch. They have already been through a steady routine, so they move with confidence rather than hesitation.
But it goes beyond just feeding. They are raised around regular daily activity so they become comfortable with movement and presence. That helps create birds that are calm to be around, not constantly on edge. Over time, that familiarity turns into something more. Rather than keeping their distance, they begin to associate people with normal day to day activity. They will often come toward you instead of away, settling into that backyard rhythm where they feel like part of the space.
That is what we aim for. Not just birds that cope in a backyard, but birds that fit into it. Because when chickens are raised with that in mind from the beginning, the transition into a new home becomes far more natural.
Choosing the Right Starting Point
When looking at chickens for sale, one of the biggest differences is age. Some people prefer younger birds that they can grow out themselves. Others want pullets that are getting closer to laying age, while some simply want birds already laying so they can start collecting eggs straight away.
Because we raise our birds from the beginning, we are able to offer pullets across different stages of growth. That means you are not limited to whatever happens to be available at the time. Instead, you can choose what suits your setup best.
Younger pullets give you the opportunity to grow them out in your own environment and become familiar with them early. Older pullets reduce the wait time and are closer to laying, which suits those wanting a quicker start. The key is that regardless of age, the same approach has been applied from the start. That consistency carries through, whether you are taking on younger birds or bringing in pullets closer to point of lay.
Our focus is on bird health first, not cutting corners to maximise profits.
Where This Leaves You
Every flock will always have some variation.
Not every chicken available for sale is raised with the same level of focus on bird health, feeding, and development that we hold ourselves to. Some birds are simply moved through rather than properly grown out, and that often shows once they are home.
For backyard chicken keepers looking for chickens in Perth and surrounding areas, that is often what separates an average flock from one that simply works from the start. At The Little Chicken Farm, our focus is on doing things properly. From the way birds are fed, to how they are managed and handled, everything is aimed at producing consistent, well-developed pullets that suit real backyard environments.
We are working towards becoming a trusted household name for premium quality chickens, and that comes from getting the fundamentals right with every batch. Not just chickens that lay. But chickens that become a part of the family.
From Our Farm to Yours