Lohmann Brown
- Egg colour
- Brown
- Temperament
- Calm, easy to handle
- Laying start
- Around 18–20 weeks
- Best for
- Backyards and small farms
Family farm · Potchefstroom
Healthy young laying hens, raised in Potchefstroom
We raise day-old chicks and sell them as strong, well-grown laying hens — healthy Lohmann Browns for backyard keepers, smallholders and farm shops across the North West.
- 10% deposit secures your booking
- Collect at the farm or we deliver
Our hens
The breed we know best
Every bird is reared on our farm from a day old. We currently specialise in one breed — more breeds may be added in future.
Booking
How booking works
Four simple steps from enquiry to hens in your yard.
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Choose breed and age
Tell us the breed and how many weeks old you want. Not sure? We'll advise what's best for your setup.
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Pay a 10% deposit
We send you an invoice. Pay 10% by EFT (use the invoice number as reference) or in cash to secure your birds.
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We confirm your date
Once the deposit is in, we reserve your hens and confirm the collection or delivery date with you.
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Collect or we deliver
Pay the balance on the day. Collect at Plot 6 Turfvlei, or we deliver for a fee quoted up front.
Prices
Prices by age
Prices are per hen, in Rand. Hens are sold by age in weeks — the older the hen, the closer she is to laying, so the price rises with age.
| Age | Lohmann Brown |
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- Prices may change without notice, depending on feed costs and availability.
- Delivery is charged separately, quoted before you book.
- Bulk orders welcome — contact us for a price on larger numbers.
Available soon
Upcoming batches
Hens go quickly. These are the batches we expect to be ready — book early to secure yours with a deposit.
Dates are estimates and depend on how the birds grow. Ask us on WhatsApp for today's availability.
Care tips
Looking after your new hens
Hens are easy keepers once they settle in. A few practical basics for the first weeks:
Housing
About 3–4 hens per square metre indoors, plus a shaded run. Give them a dry, draught-free house with a perch and a nest box for every 3–4 hens.
Feed
Use a proper layers pellet or mash from about 18 weeks. One hen eats roughly 110–130 g a day. Feed in a hanging feeder so it stays clean.
Water
Clean water, always available. Hens drink about half a litre a day — more in hot Potchefstroom summers. Wash the drinker every few days.
Vaccination
All our birds are vaccinated on the farm before they leave us. Keep them away from unvaccinated birds for the first few weeks.
When to expect eggs
From around 18–20 weeks. It is normal for the first few eggs to be small or soft-shelled. Give them a couple of weeks to settle into a rhythm.
Settling in
Keep new hens in their house for the first day or two, then let them out. Handle them gently at first — calm breeds settle within a week.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
How does the deposit work?
A 10% deposit on the quoted total secures your hens in a batch. We invoice you, you pay by EFT using the invoice number as reference (or in cash), and we confirm your booking once it reflects. The deposit comes off your final amount — the balance is paid on collection or delivery.
Where do you deliver, and what does it cost?
We deliver around Potchefstroom and across the North West, including Klerksdorp, and quote a delivery fee based on distance before you book. Collection at Plot 6, Turfvlei is free.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum for collection at the farm — you're welcome to take a few hens. For delivery we usually ask for a small minimum number to make the trip worthwhile; ask us and we'll work something out.
Are the hens vaccinated?
Yes. All birds are vaccinated on our farm on the standard programme before they leave. Bring the birds home to a clean house and keep them separate from unvaccinated poultry for the first few weeks.
When can I collect?
Collection times are arranged with you when we confirm your booking — usually weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings. Please come at your confirmed time so we can have your hens ready and boxed.
What should I bring on collection day?
Strong cardboard boxes or crates with ventilation holes (one per 5–6 hens is comfortable), and something to cover them on the drive home. Bring the balance in cash or pay by EFT before you leave. We can supply boxes on request.
Can I get younger hens instead of point of lay?
Yes — we sell by age in weeks, from young birds through to point of lay. Look at the price list, then tell us the age you want and we'll check what's growing on.
How do I pay?
EFT with the invoice number as your reference, or cash on collection. We send the invoice by WhatsApp or email after you confirm what you want.
About us
A small farm doing one thing properly
Potch Laying Hens started the way most good farm ideas do: a few chickens in the yard that turned into a proper batch. Today we raise day-old chicks at Plot 6, Turfvlei, just outside Potchefstroom, and grow them on until they're strong young laying hens.
We keep our batches small enough that every bird gets looked at properly — clean houses, good feed, fresh water and a vaccination programme that's done on time. When you buy from us, you're getting a hen that's had a good start, not a bird that was pushed through.
Most of our customers are people like us: a family with a backyard run, a smallholder adding a few hundred hens, or a farm shop wanting a reliable supplier. We're happy to talk you through breeds and ages before you commit.
— [Your name], Potch Laying Hens
Happy customers
Hens we raised, in their new homes
A few photos our customers sent us of their birds settling in. Got hens from us? Send us a photo on WhatsApp — we love seeing them!
Contact
Book hens or ask availability
WhatsApp is fastest — we usually reply the same day. You're also welcome to phone, email or fill in the form below.
- Phone & WhatsApp 082 857 1502 079 125 6338
- Email bookings@potchlayinghens.co.za
- Farm address Plot 6, Turfvlei, Potchefstroom, North West
- Collection times By appointment, weekdays and Saturday mornings