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Brown Chickens Poultry for sale in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

9 Brown Chickens Poultry for sale in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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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Chickens poultry 6 Chickens - Advert 1
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6 Chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Various breeds of chickens, 1 cream legbar, 1 maran, 1 aracuna, and 3 others laying brown eggs. Good summer layers, brown egg layers will lay over winter as well as summer.

DissNorfolk (43.1mi)
Chickens poultry 2 lohman brown need to be rehomed  - Advert 2
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2 lohman brown need to be rehomed

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

I need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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LondonGreater London (49.1mi)
Chickens poultry Burford brown hens at point of lay - Advert 3
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Burford brown hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

20 weeks old Just starting to lay Fully vaccinated Other hybrid hens at the same age Hens (large fowl) Point of lay (hybrids) (18-22 weeks) Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers)

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ColchesterEssex (38.6mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 4
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (16.9mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay  - Advert 5
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Hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £

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ColchesterEssex (38.6mi)
Chickens poultry Healthy Hybrid cockerells - Advert 6
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Healthy Hybrid cockerells

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to Good Homes – 6 Sussex x Gingernut Ranger Cockerels (we have 7 but keeping one for our coop) They’re 8 weeks old, hand-reared, and fully free-range — healthy, active, and well-socialised. Idea

BuckinghamBuckinghamshire (49.4mi)

FAQs

Are chickens considered poultry?

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.

How are chickens classified in poultry?

Chickens are classified as a species within poultry and further divided into classes based on age, sex, and purpose such as broilers for meat, layers for eggs, roasters, and capons. There are also standard breed classes including American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, and others.

Do poultry chickens lay eggs?

Yes, female chickens, known as hens once mature, lay eggs regardless of the presence of a male chicken (rooster). Egg-laying ability depends on the breed, with some bred specifically for high egg production while meat breeds lay fewer eggs.

Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?

Male chicks from egg-laying breeds are typically not used for meat production because they do not develop the large breast and leg muscles needed for quality meat and are therefore not economically viable. As a result, these male chicks are commonly culled shortly after hatching, while male meat-breed chickens are used for meat.