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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Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested
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Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed

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Buff Orpington Cockerel for sale. Hatched August 2025 Currently lives in a mixed flock and has started treading hens. Collection only

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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

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Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light Sussex speckeldy) £1.50 per egg *Show quality Blue/Black Silkie £3.00 per egg *Blue Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Black Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Lave
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Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection
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Most beautiful Welsummer hens available at £30 each. These are true bantams and hatched at the beginning of September.
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We have available 6 buff Orpington hens £50 each and 1 cockerel £25. These are available individually, but also as a breeding flock. Discounted price will then apply.

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Chickens for sale, roughly coming up for two years old. Healthy, good layers, very friendly. Moving house soon so need to downsize. £15 each.
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SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)
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POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)
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Point of Lay hens - READY NOW 🐔Black Copper Marans 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Rhode Rock 🐔Black Sussex 🐔Barred Rock 🐔White Leghorn ⭐️Only Hens available ⭐️18-20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs
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Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
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Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All va
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These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selection of Poultry in stock here at New Cottage Poultry, we also have an on site shop for everything you need. Come along and have a look around anytime we’re open Monday, Thur
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Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at only £20 each! 1 white, 1 lavender and 3 mottled available at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages
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Lots of different colour Brahmas available!! These beautiful chickens are £50 each and ready now! Many other breeds available too, as well as ducks and guinea fowl! Bedding and feed available also! Please message with any questions or to arrange viewing/colection

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6 gorgeous welsummer hens available! They’re large fowl and £45 each Lots of different breeds available, so make sure you look at my other adverts! Please feel free to message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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We have available 8 beautiful light Sussex hens! These are all exhibition large fowl and £45 each. More breeds available, make sure you look at my other adverts!! Message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi

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Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks
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.