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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Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 Olive eggers (unsexed) £12 (green egg layers) Buff Orpingtons (unsexed) £12 Silver campines (unsexed) £12 (white egg layers) Gold Dutch bantams (unsexed) £12 Gold/Silver

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Here we have a right mix of day old chicks which will be available on the 11th march they will mainly consist of Rhode Island reds and Brahma however there is chance there could be some frizzle in there along with some bantoms they can be sold from day old contact ************ for any further information around 30 available they will be unsexed

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Here we have our 12 week old warrens up for sale. We have over 50 of these available. These will become point of lays in the coming weeks ready for spring contact me on here or on ************

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Hey guys so we have some necked neck chicks due to hatch on the 11th of march 2026. These guys will be unsexed and available as day old chicks around 20 available contact ************ for more information

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Two young, five months old roosters £20 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Happy healthy, 7 week old, pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, Emerald, Lohmann brown, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent laying types. Mostly brown layers of slightly varying shades, the Emeralds are blue layers and leghorn types white layers. APHA registered flock.

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pure silkie bantam chicks bred from silver and black hens over gold cockerel, still need heat for several weeks, £7 each or all 6 £35
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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Mixed Bantam Hatching Eggs We have a large flock of mixed pekin bantams in North Dorset. These are fantastic chickens and good egg layers. The most recent fertility test showed a strong 90% success r

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We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield
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Appenzella all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old silver, gold and chamois very unique birds
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Brahmas all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old 5 different colours very friendly and calm

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Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

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I am selling 4 chicks, there are 2 White ones that are legbar x leghorn so could lay very light brown almost pink eggs or very light if female. The black ones will lay green to olive or very dark brow

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2 black rocks, and 1 Rhode Island Red, for sale! They are roughly 1 1/2 years old and laying daily, would only sell them as a trio and not separately, they are very friendly

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White hybrid pullets White egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are one of the top egg layers

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Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I also have a pure Silkie rooster in the same colours if anyone would want to take him on also! Please message me, collection only- anytime

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- We have silkie chicks hatched 28/2 available and some older chicks hatched 14/2 available. - Gorgeous colours available. - All our hens and cockerels can be seen on collection. - Leyland, Lancashire
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Point of Lay hens - READY NOW 🐔Black Copper Marans 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Rhode Rock 🐔Black Sussex 🐔Barred Rock 🐔White Leghorn ⭐️Only Hens available ⭐️18-20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐
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POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambr
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SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshi

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Day old pekin chicks £12 Pekin £12 Hybrid chicks £12 5 weeks old unsexed 3 weeks old silkie chicks £15 5 weeks old silkie chicks £18 Unsexed POL £20-£60 D’uccle bantams Sablepoots Pekin’s Orpingtons Brahmas Hybrid hens Pairs and Trios available Hatching eggs also available Day olds Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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Healthy Bovan Brown POL (Point of Lay) pullets, 18 weeks old, ready to start laying soon.Very calm and friendly birds, excellent egg layers known for producing large brown eggs. ************ eggs/year ✔ Strong and healthy✔ Vaccinated and well cared for✔ Ideal for backyard or small farm✔ Great egg production breed
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.