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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Cutest pure breed unsexed silkie chicks for sale from a day old, bearded silkie parents. Pictures include some of the parents that are breeding and some of the chicks that I have hatched and the eggs I have. All chicks are happy & healthy and tame, they will be eating and drinking & handled before leaving to go for their forever homes. * They have the signature five to
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Coloured hybrids pullets all female 17 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay between 280 to 300 eggs per year they are 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
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Pure breed buff orpingtons large fowl chicks! We have unsexed chicks available from day olds, £13 fixed prices per chicks, if 10 or more bought at once u will get one free, buffs are hard to determine sex at young ages and sometimes not untill fully grown, we have a friend who sexes them and hasn’t got them wrong as of yet! U MUST HAVE A BROODER TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY HAPPY
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Lots of choice with our pure breed chickens. All between 20 and 22 weeks old. Cream Legbars (£25 each) - lay a blue egg Exchequer Leghorns (£23 each) - lay a white egg Light Sussex (£23 each) - lay a cream egg Cuckoo Marans (£23 each) - Lay a brown egg Buff partridge Brahmas (£35 each) - lay a cream egg Cockerels also available. Collection from Earl Shilton.
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Hatched 17 May 2026 from APHA registered stock. Remaining colours are blacks and golds/buffs. Price is £45 per bird - collection only from TN15 0NX.
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Female Aseel accompanied by two chicks, approximately two months old. The hen is healthy, robust, notably tall, and active, with a strong body, alert posture, glossy feathers, and excellent overall co
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They are from polish mixed hen and a silkie rooster One frizzle, 7 months old, and the other is 3 months old. Ready to go to a new home Both are free, and can deliver for a small fee up to 15mile ra
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I hand raised some chicks and have 2 gorgeous red silkie roosters that I can’t keep as I already have a rooster in the flock. They’re 6 months old and friendly. Gorgeous boys £15 each
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Aseel for Sale – 9 Months Old High-quality Aseel, 9 months old, with long legs, excellent height and clean white legs. Strong build with good potential. A quality bird for anyone looking to add a goo
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I have bred a number of hens and cockerels this year. I have 5 pairs available at the moment. They are all between 10 and 14 weeks other than one hen which is from 2025. Serama are the world smalles
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Beautiful colouring. I have too many roosters to keep him. Liverpool area. He’s friendly and gets on well with all the others his age. Needs his own flock
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Aseel Pair for sale. Good quality Pakistani Aseel. Approx 9 months old. Have few other females to pair with as well.
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Aseel Very Aggressive Male for Sale – 9 Months Old High-quality Aseel male, 9 months old, very aggressive and a strong build. Shows excellent potential. A powerful bird for anyone looking to add a bo

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🐓 LOVING HOME WANTED — APPENZELLER COCKEREL OR LITTLE FLOCK 🐔 South Wales Collection or delivery can be arranged We are looking for a loving permanent home for our beautiful one-year-old white A
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🐥🤎 CHAMOIS POLISH PULLETS – 18 WEEKS OLD 🤎🐥 ✨ 5 BEAUTIFUL CHAMOIS POLISH PULLETS AVAILABLE ✨ Just look at these gorgeous girls! 😍 Their colouring is absolutely beautiful, and they have been ver
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Polish Bantam chicks, currently around 3 days old and ready to find their new homes. We have a lovely mixture of colours available. All chicks are unsexed at this age and will require a suitable bro
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2 cockerels for sale there around 5 months old ready to go need gone as soon as possible as I’ve already got a cockerel
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POL Pekin Bantams for sale, All Various Colours, All about 22 weeks old, some laying, All females, Please call John on ************
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We have Two beautiful olive eggers chicks (the first picture) they are unsexued and will need heat And 3 polish cross £8 each Collection Horsford
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We have two beautiful silkies left available one chocolate one black, they are non sexed as they are only 3 weeks old, they are friendly have been brought up around children and other animals all eati
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I have 8 rare coloured laced cockerels looking for new homes. 4 Chocolate laced, 2 silver laced, 1 blue laced, and 1 pure black, carrying lavender. These would make brilliant breeding stock for next
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I have lots of adorable baby chicks for sale. Age between 24 hours old to 7 days with more hatching daily. £15 per chick. Proof of set up required prior to purchasing.
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I have 8 two week old baby silkie chicks available now. They are all healthy and absolutely gorgeous, you can see what a beauty the mum is and on one of the photos you can see how handsome the dad is!
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I have 3 female buff Orpington’s, which are great layers and only a couple of years old. One is a lemon and the other two are standard. I also have 2 Plymouth Rock hens same age. The Orpington’s ar