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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Silkie hens both laying now and point of lay. Mixed colours available including white and mottled. Cockerels also available. Silkies make great family pets. £30 each
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Lovely boy but I cant keep cockerels where I live, he’s just starting to crow and tail is turning white.
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Hi I have for sale various breeds on chicks including Pekins,silkies,silver French maran, cream legbar silverlaced,Wyandottes. Will have more hatching on the 20th April

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Some very nice hens looking for new homes . Some are laying eggs All fully vaccinated Speckledys very docile and a great egg layer Price £15 each or 10 plus £12.50 each Other breeds silver Sussex burford browns black tails Warrens
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We have a massive range of breeds in stock and ready to take home right now. Blue, Olive, White, Brown and Dark Brown egg layers to choose from. All birds leave us fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for lice/mites. 💚🤎💛💙 We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in stock, Hens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings and more. Our shop is fully
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£20 for 6 eggs postage (collection also available) We have hatching Indian runner duck eggs available with a very high fertility rate. Eggs are all freshly laid and can be collected or posted for postage cost- please get in touch for cost. We hatch these eggs ourselves often and have a very good success rate with a variety of colours within the flock. We will also
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small white leghorns available from my Farm they are almost 15 days old and ready for their new homes
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4 warren chickens 2 black chickens Still laying well very friendly Just coming out of a molt so don’t look there best
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? I have chickens, cockerels, chicks, and eggs ready now. Live Birds (Adult): £30 each Chicks: £15 each Fertile & Organic Eggs: 12 for £6 – great for hatching or eating Breeds available: 1. Silkie 2. Polish Silkie 3. Japanese Bantam 4. Legbar Other breeds also available – see all types in the photos. All raised natural
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Stunning Golden Partridge Pekin Bantam hen. Just over 12 months old. Lovely pet looking for some companions.
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Chicks for sale now off heat breeds are Pekins various colours Black silkies Silver laced Wyandotte bantams Old English silver duck wing large fowl Chicks on heat Pekins various colours Copper
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Indian runner ducklings £12 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Mixed ducklings £10 each Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire
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Light Sussex (sussex star), columbian black trails, speckledy, bluebells, rhode rocks, white star, silver sussex (magpie), Cheshire Blues (Blue egg layer).. All female at point of lay 17-25 weeks old.
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We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w
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1x white Brahma cockerel 12 weeks £10 5x golden partridge Brahma chicks 6 weeks £10 1x cuckoo Maran 4 week old cockerel £5 1 ayem chamani chick 4 weeks old £20 8x old English Oxford game chicks 4 wee
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NO HENS AVAILABLE, SO PLEASE DON'T ASK!!! 4 lovely roosters available to new homes, lovely tame boys. 2 silkies 2 standard Collection only
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Vorwerk Mixed ages available From 2 weeks upto 13 weeks old Deals on 10 plus Other breeds we carry Polish Polish frizzle Silkies Ayam Cemani Sarama Old English Game For any I did just ask
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Female pekin bantam, and 4 cockerals. Happy to sell separately . Point of layers. Also very friendly
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Friendly cream legbar rooster, beautiful and healthy. Hatched in February. Friendly with other chickens Offer your price
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🥚🐣🐥Hatching egg availability 🐥🐣🥚 USA bearded silkies- £20 for 6 eggs Vorwerk- £20 for 6 eggs LF Brahma- £20 for 6 eggs Fresh hatching eggs laid daily from our proven fertile flocks. All our fl
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Serama and pekin chicks for sale lovely temperments and colours Still need heat Collection only They are 10 pound each
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Available large fowl Araucana pullets mainly black, from blue/green egg layers. These are a Rare breed and yet will lay well, and are quiet to handle. Mine rarely go broody. Araucana are a Medium siz
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5 x crested cream legbar hens sale for sale, 5 weeks old on 1/6/26 been off heat for 2 weeks now. Based near Market Rasen
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Chicks £20 each 6x hatching eggs £10 Collection only Somercotes,Derbyshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .