The Poultry Yard
Meet the Birds.
Indigenous, free-range poultry raised with respect — for the animals, the land, and our shared heritage.
Road Runners
The Toughest Bird in the Yard
Road Runners are our pride and joy — traditional Zimbabwean chickens that are a symbol of resilience and natural flavour. Unlike commercial broilers, they develop slowly, building mature muscles and deep, incomparable taste.
- Organic & Disease-Resistant
Minimal veterinary intervention required.
- Free-Range by Nature
They roam, scratch, and forage every day.
- Rich, Authentic Taste
Flavor you cannot find in a supermarket.
Purebred
Excellence.
Beyond our Road Runners, we specialise in a curated selection of heritage pure breeds — each chosen for exceptional temperament, egg-laying capacity, meat quality, and striking appearance. Available as live birds, hatching eggs, or day-old chicks.
Enquire About Special BreedsCuckoo Orpington
Elegant barred plumage in cuckoo-grey. Calm, docile temperament — excellent layer and stunning show bird.
Buff Orpington
Flowing golden-buff feathers. A heavy, gentle giant prized for both rich flavour and good egg yield.
Blue Laced Red Wyandotte
Striking dusty-blue feathers edged in deep red. Cold-hardy, strong layer, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Silver Laced Wyandotte
Iconic silver-white feathers precisely edged in black. Hardy, highly productive, a true heritage classic.
Light Columbian Brahma
Majestic feathered-feet breed. White body with black neck and tail hackles. The gentle giant of heritage breeds.
Buff Brahma
Warm golden-buff Brahma with feathered shanks. Exceptionally docile — ideal for families and small farms.
Incubation &
Hatching Services.
Don't have an incubator? We run professional on-farm incubation for Road Runners, special breeds, Heritage Turkeys, and Guinea Fowl — at a cost that is cheaper than buying day-old chicks outright.
- All species
Chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl — we handle each with species-specific care.
- High hatch rates
Controlled temperature and humidity throughout incubation.
- Affordable cost
Our service fee is competitive — often cheaper than buying chicks elsewhere.
- Collection or delivery
Collect on farm or arrange delivery when your chicks are ready.
Also Available
Fertilized Hatching Eggs — Turkey, Guinea Fowl & Road Runner Breeds
Heritage Turkeys
Big, Beautiful, and Bred Right
Our turkeys are raised in spacious, natural environments. They develop strong muscles and a distinct flavour profile. Whether for breeding or the dinner table, these birds are built to impress.
- Dual-Purpose
Perfect for meat production and breeding.
- Naturally Reared
No artificial growth hormones — ever.
- High Demand, Premium
A centrepiece for any special occasion.
Raised with
Respect.
We believe that healthy birds make healthy food. Our poultry is never pushed to grow unnaturally fast. Instead, we focus on ethical, free-range rearing that honours both the animals and the environment.
When you buy from Roots and Roosters, you support a return to real, honest farming.
Day-Old
Chicks.
We supply day-old chicks for those looking to start or expand their own poultry operation. Our chicks come from healthy, disease-resistant stock bred right here on our farm.
Inquire About Chicks