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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10 white silkie chicks. Born on the 3.11.26 Require heat source Pick up Prestwich Manchester £15 each

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Some very nice pol hens looking for new homes 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large orders
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This 4month old small silkie cross bantam boy would be a great addition to anyone flock. His name is Mario and he's great with the girls. He's such a lovely little chap. He won't grow very big.
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I have a variety of chickens for sale. They have all been bred on the farm and all parents are available to see. We have hatched the eggs in incubators and reared the chicks. As you can see they have all been handled daily and used for poultry therapy sessions, making them very tame and perfect pets. The breeds I have are Polish Silke Appezela Females £40 Males £10 Tri

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Lavender Pekin Bantams. Professionally bred and reared, Vaccinated. Very docile birds. Located in Clayton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. £35 each / 3 for £100
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Hi, i have 6 hens, one silky, 3 bantams, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte and one White Leghorn, due to a divorce i am now not able to provide a safe space for them anymore, I am based in Tamworth, they are a
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We have 2 Porcelain Pekin Banty Cockerels for sale. Our daughters reared them so are very tame. Would swap 1 for the same for breeding if anyone wishes to swap. Hatched June 2026
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These Hens are at point of lay and have been fully vaccinated. Known for their lovely calm nature and dark brown eggs. Lots of other breeds also in stock All the birds are on view to see, there’s
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Pure bred true lines of usa mini silkie chicks *UNSEXED *STILL NEED HEAT HATCHED 31ST OCTOBER 2026! Plse make sure you have the appropriate set up for young chicks! These are small tiny bundl
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Several young 4 month old cockerels available in various colours. Growing quickly. (hatched 25th June). Boys are £15 each. I have a couple of blue girls that I can make up pairs with - these are no
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A huge selection of light Sussex bantams really good quality birds. Loads of pekin bantams and frizzles also available.
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A great selection of pekin hens ready to go. Please message for any information. Delivery also available at extra cost!
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Hatch date - 11th November We should have a lovely variety of fluffy Silkies, with the exciting possibility of Show Girls and Paint Silkies! 🐥🤍🖤 ✨ A variety of colours possible ✨ Chance of Paint
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4 Orpington cockerels up for rehoming. 2 silver laced & 2 buff Been raised since 2 days old with children and in the family home/garden Will happily sit on your lap and take treats from your hand
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Gorgeous pure bred bantam laced wyandotes. Nine available in a variety of colourways. These are lovely gentle birds and used to being around children. £25 each, buy 3 Hens and get 1 Cockerell FOC.
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Lavender Pekin Bantam Cockerels Looking for New Homes 🐓 I have 4 beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam cockerels looking for their new homes. 📅 Date of birth: 13th August 2026 🐥 Breed: Lavender Pekin Ban
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Chucku is a handsome, fully grown cockerel looking for a new home. He is used to living outdoors with other chickens and would suit someone with experience keeping poultry. He has a lovely presence an
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Lays eggs everyday Friendly hen Reason for selling is because we have 4 other chickens and coop is getting too suffocating for her
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Exciting news 🎉 We have an absolutely stunning selection of Guaranteed Female Bantam Chicks available now 😍 🐥⬇️ Special technology called In-ovo sexing allows the hatchery to only hatch Female Chi
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2 beautiful brahma pullets, heading to 5 months old. White and a Columbian buff. Docile and friendly hens, socialised with multiple companion pets. White is slightly more confident but both come
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Beautiful looking hybrid cockerel. Had from chick but have too many males in the flock so need to rehome.
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Pure breed ayam cemani cockerels available. Rare chicken breed. Approx 4 months old. Just started crowing 🐓
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free to a good home , great friendly genes , hand raised, integrated with the flock , no heat needed
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A selection of cream legbars and Exchequer leghorn pullets ( 8 weeks old) A trio of exchequer leghorns(18 weeks old, price on enquiry) Bred from good parent stock. PRICE IS PER BIRD!!