Brown Chickens Poultry for sale in Northampton, North Northamptonshire
13 Brown Chickens Poultry for sale in Northampton, North Northamptonshire
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.
Black copper marans all female
Chickens
Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each
All Colour POL Available
Chickens
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
Warren's brown egg layers
Chickens
Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year
Female Chicks & Starter sets
Chickens
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 Skyli
Chickens Point of lay hens
Chickens
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
Point of lay Olive, Blue & Dark Brown egg layers
Chickens
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
Healthy Hybrid cockerells
Chickens
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
4 brown hens for sale
Chickens
4 hens ready for breeding they're healthy, beautiful and excellent for breeding. £22 each hen not all of them.
Chickens, young pullets and brown hens
Chickens
Gold line pullets. 8 weeks old, Female. Beautiful colours, blonde/cream/gold. healthy and vaccinated. Excellent layers. Eight pounds each.Also available , 10 brown hens age 12 months . Still laying t
Burford Hens at point of lay
Chickens
These Burford hens are at point of lay and fully vaccinated. Wonderful natured birds who lay lovely dark brown eggs. £30 each discounts on more than 6 Lots of other ready to lay hens in stock now to
Different breed
Chickens
I am selling my chickens , different ages, the brown one are from Jan 2024 , the pure breed are from July 2024 ,some of them still laying, some of them are moulting
Burford Brown hens POL
Chickens
I have 5 remaining Burford Brown hens All at POL Will lay a very dark egg with orange yolk £20 each Doddington
Hybrid Laying hens Lohman Browns
Chickens
We are reducing numbers as we are planning an extended trip abroad, so have 18 laying hens for sale, ready to go between now and the end of October. They came to us as point of lay in November 2024,
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
