Livestock for Sale | Day Old Chicks, Meat Birds & Pullets | Magill Grain Store
Quality Livestock for Backyard Flocks & Small Farms
Magill Grain Store supplies live poultry stock to backyard flock owners, breeders and small acreage farms throughout South Australia. Starting a flock from scratch or adding to an existing flock? Our livestock range includes day old chicks, meat birds and pullets.
Buying your livestock locally means healthier stock with less transport stress and a supplier who can tell you exactly what breed, age and setup is suitable for what you're planning to keep.
Our Livestock Range
Day Old Chicks
The most common starting point for a new flock day old chicks let you raise birds from the very beginning, ideal for both egg layers and meat breeds.
Meat Birds
Purpose-raised meat bird breeds for households and small farms looking to raise their own poultry for the table.
Pullets
Young hens close to laying age a good option if you want eggs sooner without raising chicks from day one.
Choosing the Right Livestock for Your Flock
New to keeping poultry, or adding to an established flock? The right starting point depends on how quickly you want eggs, how much space you have, and whether you're raising for eggs, meat or both. Day old chicks need the most setup a brooder, heat lamp and time but give you full control from the start. Pullets are ready to lay sooner, with less early-stage care required.
Why Buy Livestock From Magill Grain Store
Healthy, Well Cared For Stock
Our livestock is sourced and handled with care before it reaches you, reducing stress and giving your flock the best start.
Local Knowledge, Straight Answers
Not sure whether to start with chicks or pullets? Call (08) 8331 8159 we'll talk through what suits your setup and experience level.
Everything Your New Livestock Needs, in One Place
From day-old chicks to grower feed, feeders and drinkers, we stock everything to get a new flock started under one roof.
Serving South Australian Flock Owners Since 1998
Decades of experience supplying livestock and feed to backyard keepers and small farms across Adelaide's eastern suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Livestock
What’s the difference between day old chicks and pullets?+
Day old chicks are newly hatched and need a brooder and heat source before they can go outside, while pullets are young hens close to laying age that need less early-stage setup.
How do I care for day old chicks?+
Day old chicks need a warm, draft-free brooder, a heat lamp, chick starter feed and clean water. Ask our team for a full setup guide when you buy.
What age are pullets when I buy them?+
Pullet age can vary by batch call (08) 8331 8159 to check the current age and expected time to lay for available stock.
Do you sell meat bird breeds?+
Yes, we stock meat bird breeds suited to households and small farms raising their own poultry for the table.
Is livestock always in stock?+
Availability depends on hatching and supply schedules. Call ahead to confirm current stock of chicks, pullets or meat birds before visiting.
What else do I need when I buy livestock?+
New livestock generally needs appropriate feed, a feeder and drinker, and for day old chicks a brooder and heat lamp. We stock all of this in-store.
Do you sell roosters?+
Roosters are available on request rather than kept as standard stock. Call (08) 8331 8159 to check current availability and breed options.