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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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs
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Bantam Silkies, bearded, non-bearded. Guaranteed female at point of lay ie 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated to commercial standards. Collection from Stafford area

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5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by my son, Harrison (aged 5) and spoilt with love and cuddles on a daily basis. All eggs are fertilised by our stunning Lavender Silkie cockerel, with mothers in a variety of sha
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Lakenvelder bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we have 4 left very stunning

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Hey guys we have some day old chicks which will be hatching on the 19th of may. I am able to sex these for you if you are only looking for hens, if in the event one does turn out to be a cockerel I would be happen swap over later on for a small fee. We have 3 different breeds up for grabs which are the following. Naked Necks, Frizzle and also Brahma cross Rhode Island reds

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Unsexed chicks Silkie £9 Light Sussex £6 Orpington’s £8 Minimum purchase is 2 Hatching weekly currently so day olds and week old chicks available
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We’re delighted to have some 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock available now. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by my son, Harrison (aged 5) and sp
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Light sussex hybrids Amber links Bluebell Speckledy Black hens All hens lay between 280 to 320 eggs per year Based in bedford All point of lay ranging from 23 to 32 weeks old.
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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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9 chickens, mix of breeds, all females, just over a year old, all laying eggs in various colours (blue, green, white, dark brown and standard) £5 each or all for £40 Selling due to council not allowin
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I’m selling my chicken pen, this is a quality pen, that is very safe and secure can be used for a variety of pets, originally costing £190, only selling as my chicks are now in with my older chickens
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All hens. All 14-16 weeks old. Please see the pictures on the add are of the actual birds. No boys available Collection only
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POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) 1 black rock 18-20 weeks old and will start laying in approx
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Beautiful selection of Silkie, Poland and Sablepoot bantams available. All birds are 18–19 weeks old and are healthy, well cared for, and ready for their new homes. Lovely birds with great personaliti
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I have four silkies I hatched myself. They are now off heat inside the house so soon ready to go outside. 2x black 1x blue splash 1x partridge. Feathers all coming through so in their cute ugly s
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Hello, I have a few bantams looking for new homes. Currently available - please message for photos of chickens as I can only upload a few on here. 3 week old chicks that still require heat for a li
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Day old Buff and Gold Laced Orpington chicks available. They are naturally unsexed, as this will not be clear till they are several weeks old. Buff Chicks are £18 and Gold Laced chicks are £20 each. P
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I have some lovely day old lavender pekins chicks available. Parents are very friendly and calm. Hatched 08/05/26. Unsexed. Will need heat. I also have some hatching eggs available for £2 each. Based
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🐣 WF140DR Collection Only 🐣 ✨ Available Now ✨ • Ayam Cemani – £15 • Cuckoo Marans – £10 • French Marans – £10 • Crested Bantam – £10 • Silkie Mix – £8 ⚠️ Limited availability — first come, first s
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Beautiful black silkie chicks. Two weeks old and feeding well, Still on heat Unsexed at the minute
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Silkie chicks 4 & 5 week olds now coming off heat. Lovely, friendly chicks and have been handled well. From my own happy, healthy flock
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8 gorgeous ISA Brown Pullets! £17.50 each or £120 for the lot. They are 6 weeks old and super friendly. Please message for any questions/photos & videos.

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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