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Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire

13 Blue Chickens Poultry for sale in Wellingborough, 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.

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Chickens poultry Blue/olive egg layers pullets  - Advert 1
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Blue/olive egg layers pullets

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Blue/olive egg layers pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed 16 weeks old they are different colours they are 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (3.9mi)
Chickens poultry All Colour POL Available  in Spalding - Advert 2
9

All Colour POL Available

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

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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SpaldingLincolnshire (40.5mi)
Chickens poultry Female Chicks & Starter sets  - Advert 3
11

Female Chicks & Starter sets

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

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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CoalvilleLeicestershire (40.9mi)
Chickens poultry Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female  - Advert 4
1

Olive/Blue Eggers Guaranteed Female

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£17Price

💚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 out our website- www.sheltonepoultry.co.uk Get in contact to get yours! 📍Earl Shilton

LeicesterLeicester (30mi)
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Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 1
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

7 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 (18.6mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 2
11

Araucana chickens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (18.6mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee* - Advert 3
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Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee*

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£33Price

This listing is for 6 fertile hatching eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Our eggs will be protectively wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in purpose built poly

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ElyCambridgeshire (40.8mi)
Chickens poultry Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females  - Advert 4
5

Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

‼️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

LeicesterLeicester (30mi)
Chickens poultry 2 x large fowl wyandotte cockerals - Advert 5
65

2 x large fowl wyandotte cockerals

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Hatched 3rd july 2025 from the same blue laced trio. 1 blue laced and 1 red/partridge available. Very friendly boys have been raised around small children. Still got some feathering up to do. £20 each

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BanburyOxfordshire (32mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers  - Advert 6
7

Frizzle Pekin Pullet Growers

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

14 week old Frizzle Pekin pullet growers. Colours available: Blue Black Millefleur Lemon £30 each Collection from Maple Cross. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

RickmansworthHertfordshire (46.6mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay Olive, Blue & Dark Brown egg layers - Advert 7
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Point of lay Olive, Blue & Dark Brown egg layers

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

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

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (40.9mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens - AVAILABLE NOW - Advert 8
11

Point of Lay Chickens - AVAILABLE NOW

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

AVAILABLE NOW - POINT OF LAY 🐓 Black Copper Marans £20 each 🐓 🐓Bluebells £18 each🐓 DISCOUNTS FOR 5 Hens ♥️ 19 Weeks Old ♥️Fully Vaccinated ♥️Wormed ♥️All hens (we do have a BCM cockerel looki

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry Olive Egger hatching eggs  - Advert 9
1

Olive Egger hatching eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£1Price

These are fertile eggs that will need to be incubated for 21 days. The chicks are blue and olive eggers. £1.50 per egg or discounts on qtty Here at New Cottage Poultry We’ve always got a great selec

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (40.9mi)

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.