Chickaletta the Big Chook
Height
Unknown
Year Built
Address
1030 Maffra-Sale Road, Myrtlebank, VIC 3851
The Lowdown
Chickaletta the Big Chook is a wonderfully quirky sculpture at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms on the Maffra-Sale Road in Victoria's Gippsland region. Unlike many Big Things made from fibreglass or concrete, this creative chicken sculpture is crafted from recycled rusted bike parts and corrugated iron, giving it a distinctive rustic Australian farm aesthetic. The sculpture welcomes visitors to Myrtlebank Roaming Farms, a working farm that offers farm experiences and produces free-range eggs and poultry. The chook's rusty, handcrafted appearance perfectly captures the resourceful, make-do spirit of Australian farming, where old materials are creatively repurposed into something new.
Did you know?
"The sculpture is at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms"
History
Chickaletta the Big Chook was created at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms as both a landmark attraction and a celebration of the farm's poultry operations. The use of recycled materials - rusted bike parts and corrugated iron - reflects the resourceful spirit of Australian farming where nothing goes to waste. The name 'Chickaletta' gives the sculpture personality, making it a beloved character for visitors to the farm. Myrtlebank Roaming Farms is part of a growing movement of farm-based tourism experiences in Gippsland.
More Fun Facts
- •Chickaletta is made from recycled rusted bike parts and corrugated iron
- •The sculpture is at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms
- •Australia has at least four different Big Chooks across the country
- •Corrugated iron has been used in Australia since the 1850s
- •The domestic chicken is the most common bird on Earth
Visiting Tips
- 💡Check if Myrtlebank Roaming Farms has farm experiences available
- 💡The Gippsland region has excellent local produce
- 💡Nearby Sale is a good base for exploring the area
- 💡The Ninety Mile Beach is a stunning coastal drive away
Opening Hours
Located at a working farm. Best visited during daylight hours.
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