sophiex Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 helloo! how much is a chicken? really want one! thanksx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 (edited) Welcome to the forum. The cost depends on a lot of things such as whether the hen is a pure breed or a hybrid, and the age at which you buy it. You can expect to pay around £12-£20 for a point of lay hybrid and around £25-£35 for a pure breed, and even more again for a rare breed. Edited March 3, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 My pure breeds were around £12 at 14 weeks of age, but they can be upto £30 per bird, it depends on what is available locally.... check on here for breeders local to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 helloo!how much is a chicken? really want one! thanksx It can depend upon your location, the type of chicken, time of year... Lots of things but it can range from £8 - £30+. I paid a local supplier £9.50 for a warren type, but they also have breeds for about £25. I did see a sign somewhere down Marwell way where they had warrens at £8. You should note that it is unlikely that you will be able to buy a single hen. Chickens are social creatures and do not thrive as singletons, they need friends. Good luck in your chicken quest though, its a totally rewarding hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 hello sophie i am glad to hear that you would like a chicken! they are lovely animals and are around £20 talk soon! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Or give an ex-battery hen a home - just a small donation per hen I think about £1 usually from the BHWT. They usually like you to take at least 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoderunner Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 My three Rhode-island hybrids were £5 each (40 weeks old). They are lovely and have been laying an egg each almost every day. Thought I'd get two but as I have 3 children and they wanted one each I got three. So glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerangelk8x Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 hi, sophie, niece glad you would like chickens too! but, don't forget to help out your poor old antie with gretchen and betty!! have to clean out the on thursday!!!!! hope to get an tommorrow when you get your chickens i'll help you ... keep saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 That's nice that you have an aunty to help you, Sophie. My god-daughter bought a chicken but the chicken lives at my house with the rest of my hens. My god-daughter gets the eggs from her though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoderunner Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 That's nice that you have an aunty to help you, Sophie. My god-daughter bought a chicken but the chicken lives at my house with the rest of my hens. My god-daughter gets the eggs from her though . Great idea. I'll buy for my god-children when I want more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 That's nice that you have an aunty to help you, Sophie. My god-daughter bought a chicken but the chicken lives at my house with the rest of my hens. My god-daughter gets the eggs from her though . Great idea. I'll buy for my god-children when I want more! it works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerangelk8x Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 thats a great idea. when i get settled, its all a bit new at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Don't forget the cost of the housing, bedding and food. Unless of course your chicken will be living with your auntie, in which case, she can provide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
