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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Hey, I've got available 16 week old hens. 8 light sussex hybrids. 2 white leghorn hens. All wormed, healthy birds. £30 Available now!
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Brown warren pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed very friendly 17 weeks old they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year very good for first time poultry keepers

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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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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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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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We have a lovely selection of silkie 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, 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 avail
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READ❗️ Hello, giving away these babies to a loving and open home for free🤍 They are both well tamed especially the grey one called lychee ! He is the best boy and relaxes when picked up. They are ab
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15 week old verwork rooster. Hes a amazing personality so funny. Had sinxe 1 day old ! Started crowing but only couple of times a day. Unfortunately we are in a built up area so cant have roosters. W
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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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small white leghorns available from my Farm they are almost 15 days old and ready for their new homes
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I currently have. 17 weeks old bluebell hens for sale these will lay in 2 weeks Selling due to space Each £30 or all 5 for £130 Have warren 18 weeks old £25 each or 5 £110 Start lay eggs this week
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I have mixed-colour normal, and frizzle bantams for sale. Some are laying some arent. All female. Two very broody hens also. 8 x 12 week old- £15 10 x Adult hens £25 More pictures if required.
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2 silkies ,12 weeks old 2 pekin bantam ,12 weeks old 1 cross Australorp & brahma 8 weeks old Healthy ,ready to go
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Point of lay pullets Bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 18 weeks old very friendly and garden reared. £12 each. Please bring something to transport them home in. (Waltham Lincolnshire)
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Bantams POL(18-24 weeks old) £35 each ✅SILKIES - white, Black, Silver partridge And Buff ✅POLISH - Buff laced, Gold laced, Chamois, Black white crested Blue, splash white crested ✅PEKINS - lavender, Gold Partridge, black, black mottled and millefleur All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in stock too Finley’s Farm, Fully council approved licensed Seller, find u
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Pullets available 6-8 weeks old Light Sussex . Rhode rock . Barred rock . Vaccinated £10 each Black Orpington’s £15 each Pekins £10 each Cockerals also available Unsexed silkies £15 each
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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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Free to good home. Calm rooster but no longer needed so happily giving him away to a new home. Just over a year old
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1 week old today and ready for new homes! Polish, silkie and possible frizzle ♥️ All unsexed and need heat Collection from congleton...
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Pure breed hens 18 weeks old (point of lay) Nice selection of colours available All breeds a suited to mix Brahma - Gold Partridge, Blue Partridge, dark, buff Columbian – £55 Salmon Faverolle
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For sale buff Orpington chicks . 1 day old 10£ each. We are from city Leeds. More info by phone number
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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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Gorgeous Brahma chicks in gold partridge and black mottled. Day olds to a couple of weeks - all chicks will require heat until fully feathered.
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A couple months old. Lovely natured been handled daily. Have too many males and not enough space free to good home