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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We’ve got a huge selection of Hens at point of lay. please feel welcome to come and have a look around anytime we’re open, there’s always lots 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
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New batch in 13th June- Bluebells Black Rock Silver Sussex Light Sussex Warren 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 vaccinated and wormed. £15 each. Discounts for larger orders. Collection from Earl Shilton P
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We’ve got an array of Pekin bantams available. Lots of colours to choose from! Will make a great addition to anyone’s coop. 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection from Earl Shilton LE97PD Lots of other breeds available please see other adverts
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Easter eggers and white leghorn chickens.. 6 weeks plus ready togo to new homes. Fed on growers pellets Not long till laying at point of lay. Mixed colours available All can live outside in coops no heat plates or lights needed.
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3 are frizzle, 2 not. Friendly as have been used to being handled. Still need heat lamp. Looking for a good home! £4 each. Collection only from Beeston.
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We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 3 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches weekly. We also have: • Ayam Cemani • Vorwerk • Polish & Polish frizzle in various colours Healthy well cared for chicks ready for their next homes. Please message for availa
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Pure bread pekin bantam. Hatched 20.05.26 Suspected cockerel based on comb etc Super friendly, sweet, hatched in home environment Open to offers
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We have the most amazing range of Hens in stock right now! The Pekin bantams come in a selection of colours, these are all vaccinated and ready to lay £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all t
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Cochin Bantam (possibly blue/lavender color variety) or a Pekin Bantam, which is very popular in the UK. Very round, fluffy body (“ball-shaped” build) * Heavy feathering on the legs and feet — cla
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Sultan Chicken or a crested bantam cross with Polish Chicken traits. White plumage * Crest on top of the head (the “hair-style” look) * Feathered legs/feet (“boots”) — this is a big clue * Small, ro
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Old English Game (or bantam version), or a gamefowl / mixed backyard rooster with some heritage breed trains, Large upright single comb and big wattles → mature male * Red/brown body with black t
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Lots of chicks hatching weekly in the following breeds: 🐣Usa silkies 🐣Buff Orpington’s 🐣Silver Laced Orpington’s 🐣Gold Laced Orpington’s 🐣Marans 🐣Olive Eggers (female) 🐣Cream Legbars (fe
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Very small compact frame → definitely bantam-sized * Solid black plumage with greenish gloss (healthy feather sheen) * Face/comb shape suggests ornamental rather than utility breed She lays a smal
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Gold-laced feather pattern (black feathers edged with golden/copper colouring), similar to gold-laced varieties seen in fancy poultry breeds. *Small body size suggests a bantam rather than a stand
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We have some stunning Hens to choose from, all at point of lay and fully vaccinated too ✅ These are £40 each. Other breeds available now include Polish, Silkie, Wyandotte, Sablepoot, Araucana and mo
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Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10
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I have available 17 pekin bantam chicks from my pet lines. They are presently unsexed and are from 2 hatches, one on 15/6/26 and the other 22/6/26. Mixed colour chicks from mixed colour flock. These a
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HOME-FARM BRED MIXED BREED BABY CHICKS 🐣 Healthy, Strong & Ready for Their New Homes Beautiful mixed breed baby chicks available from our home farm. Carefully bred from healthy parent stock and rai
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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
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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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Chickens 6 x Chickens for Sale Mixed group, can be separated. Approx 2.5 years old. Currently laying 4–6 eggs per day between them. The two black hens have a bit of feather loss — unsure if it w
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Large cockeral for sale used to living with our chickens but talent a dislike to one of m’y hen so i want to re home him
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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 silve
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Free silkie rooster, had him for about 3months now he was sold as a female. Had a council letter complaining so happy for him to go to a good home. Thank you