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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**Please see individual prices below** (Video is from when they were younger) Looking for lovely new homes with access to a secure space to enjoy life/ laying eggs are: 1 Blue Laced Wyandotte hen - £38 (bronze eggs) 1 Chocolate Orpington hen - £22 (darker bronze eggs) 3 Hybrid Leghorn/ Cuckoo Maran/ Buff Orpington pullets £11 each - they will lay either olive, blue or

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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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‼️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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3 chickens, all of them lay eggs and with 1 cockerel. All four must go together, all of them for £70.

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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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I have 2 beautiful young friendly cockreals looking for a home. One has just started to crow very quietly They are stunning birds with the green egg gene . So any chick you hatch should lay green egg

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Fantastic pets, layers, or breeding birds. Out of award winning strains. Friendly birds, lay a medium egg. Orpington bantams of this quality are hard to come by. The male is very friendly and shows n

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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

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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.