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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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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💚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

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I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

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Brahma chickens light -bluebell white and black rock One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

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We are getting rid of our trio of healthy Devon Blue hens. They are good, steady layers and in overall good condition.Two hens have a bit of feather wear at the moment, which is quite common and alrea

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‼️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

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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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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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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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Various breeds of chickens for sale, male and female. None are old enough to be laying yet but are good layers once they start! The chicks should lay green and blue eggs💚💙 The white leg bars should

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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.