The Big Chook

The Big Chook of Mount Vernon represents the poultry farming heritage of Greater Western Sydney. Before suburbanisation transformed the region, areas like the Hawkesbury, Penrith, and the western fringes of Sydney were significant agricultural districts. Poultry farms were particularly common, supplying fresh eggs and chickens to Sydney's markets. While the exact origins of this particular Big Chook are not well documented, it follows in the proud Australian tradition of celebrating local industries through oversized sculptures.

More Fun Facts

• •The sculpture measures 4 metres tall and 4 metres wide
• •Mount Vernon is located in Sydney's semi-rural western fringe
• •Australia has at least three different Big Chooks across the country
• •The domestic chicken is descended from the red junglefowl of Southeast Asia
• •Australians consume over 500 million dozen eggs per year

Visiting Tips

• 💡Located in Sydney's western suburbs, accessible via the M7
• 💡Nearby Penrith offers dining and shopping options
• 💡Combine with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park nearby
• 💡The Blue Mountains are just a short drive further west