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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Black copper marans hybrids 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a dark brown egg 380 to 300 eggs per year a very docile hen
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We have a range of hybrid pullets available, all 18-20 weeks old, which means they will be laying in the next few weeks. Types available: 🐔Bluebelles 🐔Dark Eggers 🐔Speckled 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Black Rocks £20 each. Collection only, Garswood WN4 (St. Helens /Wigan area) Follow my FB page ‘Garswood Poultry’ for updates.
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We got 24 of our Warren crosses up for sale these are warrens x Brahma, Rhode Island, araucana and bantam. I’ve got 24 currently available with some more yet to hatch. Any other questions please feel free to ask
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Hello everyone💜 I've got sablepoot/ booted bantam growing pairs that are 6/7 weeks old in the following colours: Cuckoo Lemon Partridge Blue partridge I've also got Extra cockerels that are £10 In lemon and lavender mottled Any questions, please ask 😃
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Silver pencil wyandottes bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we also have some gold pencil wyandottes

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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each
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Cute little pekin bantams. Unsexed 6 weeks old off heat now. Been outside for a few nights and are doing well. I have 5 black ones and one of each of the other colours shown in the photos. £10 each wi
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! PLEASE READ FULL DESC! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I supply day old unsexed chicks! Chicks are of uncommon breeds or crosses and produce a range of interesting egg co
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Have our 13 week old rooster for rehoming. We have had to start our flock over after a theft and we've hatched way too many roosters. Despite his age he is producing fertile eggs from our hens already
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A mix of all aged chicks including Polish, Transylvanian, legbars and hybrid mix. Turkey chicks and ducklings. All Unsexed. Hybrid chicks start at £5. Pure breeds are £15. Turkeys and ducklings £20.
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From Day olds up to weeks old Buff Orpington chicks available pure breeds, u must have a brooder and setup along with a hot water bottle for day olds to take home! Please can people only message with
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📢📢 OUR HYBRID HENS ARE HERE 📢📢 How beautiful are they? 😍 Now looking for their forever homes 🏡 ❤️ Fully vaccinated Point of Lay Hens for sale - approx 18 weeks old Light Sussex Speckled Blac
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Smooth & frizzle available. From day olds to older hens. Some young cockerels available to so could start your own flock. Various colours. Prices start from £8 for unsexed day olds, £15/£20 for sexed
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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies, pekin and Polish £35 Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each
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3 lovely Sablepoot hens and a cockerel 2 hens are last years and laying very well, the others are this years about 8 weeks old, will not split them up
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Pair of Beautiful Silkie Chicks - 5 weeks old! 🐥 One white and one partridge Silkie chick available. Both are very fluffy and currently growing their impressive crests, although they’re still very
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Good sized hardy birds, fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old with combs starting to redden so eggs soon!!!! We have: Hybrids: Light Sussex Ranger Pied Ranger/Silver Sussex Speckledy Beechwood Blues Copper
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Hatched 15th June: some crypt walkers (ayam cemani X french copper Maran), a straight black copper Maran, a legbar hen, a legbar roo and a couple of mixed breeds still available. £10 per chick. The ph
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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
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Silver laced Orpington chicks un sexed pic of parents in pics Beautiful quality Lovely healthy strong chicks Will need heat till 6 weeks of fully feathered £10 Per chick
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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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Stunning buff orpington chicks Unsexed day olds will need heat till they are 4-6 weeks or full feathered Unsexed Day olds £10 2 week olds £12 3 week olds £15
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Stunning cuckoo sexed pekin pullets Lovely quality pullets Approx 7 weeks old Guarenteed pulelts