Can you get chickens at any time of year?

[chris]

I know their egg laying goes down over winter.. but I dont think I'll be ready until around mid octoboer, would that be too late to get some chickens?

[Glutton4...]

I would guess they'll be cheaper then, breeders won't want to feed them all winter, so you may get a bargain.

[thepopela]

i just bought another 2 chickens this weekend from a local guy who normally just sells the eggs, £3 per bird. =)

[Hans Mum]

i got first ladies on 2nd Jan, they were a pressie for 25th Dec, and OH didnt want to chose in case he got it wrong

[RichmondHens]

You can buy them any time, but don't expect them to lay in the dark depths of winter, although a young hybrid just coming into lay now will most likely lay through winter regardless.