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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Hi there 👋🏼 🚨 NEW STOCK 🚨 🐓 White Star – £15 each 🐓 Leghorn – £15 each 🐓 Lohman Brown – £15 each 🐓 Goldline – £15 each 🐓 Copper Marans – £18 each 🐓 Black Rocks – £18 each 🐓 Silver Sussex – £18 each 🐓 Light Sussex – £18 each 🐓 Speckled Marans – £18 each 🐓 Bluebells – £18 each - 🐦 Quails – £10 each - 🐦 Hatching Quail eggs available - 🐦 Hatching Guine
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These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selection of Poultry in stock here at New Cottage Poultry, we also have an on site shop for everything you need. Come along and have a look around anytime we’re open Monday, Thur
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Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

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Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested
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Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed
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Chicks off heat Around 4 weeks old Mixture of breeds, polish, moran, legbar, easter egger, white star. All sexed, all female. First come first served basis Collection only £10 each
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We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in

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With heavy heart I've got to sale my chickens. They all lay and I'm getting steady 5-6 eggs/day. Breeds are Marigold (brown eggs), Speceldy (pink bloom), Light Sussex ( light brown) , Black Copper Mar

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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each
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These chicks are ready to go outside. Unsexed, 8 black silkies and 1 white Polish. On growers pellets, off heat and ready for their new coops
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Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection

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Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!
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Most beautiful Welsummer hens available at £30 each. These are true bantams and hatched at the beginning of September.
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We have available 6 buff Orpington hens £50 each and 1 cockerel £25. These are available individually, but also as a breeding flock. Discounted price will then apply.

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Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light Sussex speckeldy) £1.50 per egg *Show quality Blue/Black Silkie £3.00 per egg *Blue Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Black Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Lave
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SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)
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POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)
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Point of Lay hens - READY NOW 🐔Black Copper Marans 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Rhode Rock 🐔Black Sussex 🐔Barred Rock 🐔White Leghorn ⭐️Only Hens available ⭐️18-20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)
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25 - 30 week old Amberlink pullets available, just come into lay as cheap as £7.50 each Ideal for a small holding or farm shop who wants instant eggs as these girls have a life of lay ahead of them.
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Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All va
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Brahmas all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old 5 different colours very friendly and calm

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2 x week old chicks. Eating and drinking as they should. 1 x blue laced and 1 x splash. Unsexed. Must remain under heat until fully feathered. Collection only. Must go together. Price is for both

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at only £20 each! 1 white, 1 lavender and 3 mottled available at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages
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.