Chickens, also known as hens or chicks in their early stages, have their origins in Southeast Asia, where they were first domesticated from the red junglefowl around 8,000 years ago. Widely kept across the United Kingdom, these birds have distinctive physical traits including colorful plumage — with males often being more vibrant — and fleshy crests called combs on their heads. Their combs and wattles help regulate temperature, making them well-adapted to various climates. Chickens exhibit unique behaviours, such as dust bathing to maintain feather health and establishing a social pecking order within flocks. Known for their friendly temperament, they are suitable for backyard poultry keepers seeking both egg production and companionship. Popular in the UK for keeping live chickens, many enthusiasts search for "chickens for sale" or "hens for sale near me" to start their flocks. Whether you are buying baby chicks or point of lay chickens for egg-laying, chickens are versatile and hardy birds, thriving in free-range or well-managed environments. Their care involves providing shelter, nutrition, and protection from predators, making them a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced poultry keepers alike.

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Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓 Warren Brown 🤎 £15 🐓 Goldline 🧡 £15 🐓 Lohmann Brown 🤎 £15 Plus: 🦆 Muscovy Drakes - from £15 🦆 POL Muscovy - 17 weeks old £25 🦆 Muscovy Ducklings 🐥 - 2 & 4 weeks old

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We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / lice Here at New Cottage Poultry we always have a selection of Birds in stock to come and see. There’s no need to book in to visit, just come along during our opening times a

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We have a lovely bunch of coloured egg laying Chicks available now. These are Guaranteed Females and available in the following breeds Copper Blue Maran (dark brown eggs) Skyline Olive layers Skyline Blue layers All vaccinated and ready to go £12 each Buy 5 get 1 more free Buy 8 get 2 more free Buy 10 get 4 more free Here at New Cottage Poultry we always have a s

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🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens ( • 1 Buff Orpington hen • 1 Buff Orpington rooster (rare breed) About them: Gentle, friendly birds Buff Orpingtons are rare and very docile They don’t scratch up lawns

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Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY.

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Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

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Buff Orpington grower pullets for sale from good breeding stock shown in second photo Defra registered Open to offers on 3 birds

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Here at New Cottage Poultry we currently have a wide selection of Poultry of all ages from newly hatch to point of lay. All of our birds are up to date on any relevant vaccinations, worming and mite

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💚BACK IN STOCK BLUE/OLIVE EGGERS💙 We really are on limited numbers of these lovely lot! They will lay a range of blue/olive eggs! 💙💚 Other breeds available please see other advents or check ou

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‼️LAST BATCH OF THE YEAR ‼️ 🐔We have a range of hybrid point of lays available. 18 weeks old. 🐔 Bluebells, Light Sussex, Speckled and Black Coopers available! Guaranteed female. £15 each. Will a

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These came into rescue after being found abandoned. A bantam hen and her 2 chicks Possibly old English game bantams ? I’ve had these in rehab around 7 weeks now and they are in good condition. The

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10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.

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Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠 Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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3 chickens, all of them lay eggs and with 1 cockerel. All four must go together, all of them for £70.

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I have a very sweet trio of bufford brown cross with my naked neck silkie cockerel. Handled daily so very friendly. There's a brown naked neck roo and two hens (1 brown naked neck 1 black standard)

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Warren hybrid chicks, all sexed female, ready for collection 14/11/25 Will grow to brilliant layers and will lay in time for the spring Minimum of 5 chicks £4 each Over 15 they are £3.40 each Ov

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Bonded pair of chickens. Friendly showgirl cockerel and mate who is laying well. To good home only and must go together. Living free range in my garden. Derby area

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3 beautiful roosters are looking for new homes. Young roosters trying to crow. Small, suitable for yard decoration.

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9 weeks old. Date of hatch 13th Sept not aug as details say ! HOMES WANTED FOR COCKERELS Pekin bantams Free to good home Black Off heat eating chick crumb ..Crowing well !!!

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2025 large Barnevelders looking for their new 🏡 Not yet in lay but won’t be long. Will enhance any garden as they they have a great temperament. Also Sussex, Laced Wyandotte, Legbars, Sumatra’s, And

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We have 2 beautiful and healthy cockrels looking for a new home. Both of them hatched on 17th June 2025 so they are less than 5 months old. Collection from Grantham, £25 each or sensible offer

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I have 3 strong healthy boys just reaching full maturity.. silky/hybrid crosses.. one pure white, one red, one black with a rust collar.. can go together or individually .. price is per bird..

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These hens are all at point of lay and fully vaccinated, great laying breeds who lay some interesting coloured eggs. £30 each with discounts on 6 or more birds. All of our stock is on view for you
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.