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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Lots of hens for sale. Young Brahma and Wyandotte. Not too far off point of lay. Few more weeks to go. Collection only.

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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 / l

Chickens
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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Hybrid Hens for Sale – Fully Vaccinated End off season sale Hens available for Sale; all reduced to £20 each Aracana Leghorn - Olive Egg - £35 Cream Legbar - Blue Egg - £35 Cooper Maran - Dark Brown

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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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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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REMAINING I HAVE unsexed 3 SHOWGIRLS (WHITE, WHITE WITH BLACK SPLASH, WHITE/PALE GINGER) 3 STANDARD (PARTRIDGE, BLACK, WHITE WITH BLACK SPLASH) Normal £6 Showgirls £8 May still require some heat i

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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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Friendly brown warrens, very easy to look after, great layers. They will be laying in the next month.

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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,

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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
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.