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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2 silkie hens available both 15 weeks old. One white and one grey mottled. Will start laying in the next few weeks. £35 each. White silkie cockerel also available. Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High

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Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10
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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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UP TO 20% Discounts for 5,10,15 or 20 birds. Based on the Leghorn breed and often termed Dekalb, these birds are the best layers you can get - typically 7 large white eggs per week per bird. The White Star Hybrid is smaller than the average robust Hybrid layer, displaying prolific, sizable egg-laying potential of approximately ************ eggs annually, while exhibit

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Indian runner ducklings £10 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire

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7 x lovely Buff Orpington chicks from unrelated hens/cockerel. Unsexed and will need heat for 6 weeks Price is per chick Ono with 20% off for 10 or more More hatching 16/5
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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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Day Old chicks 11 available This year we have bred Maron cross warren these 2 breeds are renowned for produce maximum egg production with dark shells on average producing up to 330 eggs a year. A pe
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They are given only millets and organic food and some time local feed very lovely chicks and given very good care selling due to moving

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Rare Black & Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs from my small mixed-colour breeding group, bred true to type from award-winning exhibition lines. British Araucanas are a recognised traditional UK

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Beautiful pure Shetland hen hatching eggs available from my small home flock. Shetlands are a critically endangered Scottish landrace breed, known for their hardiness, foraging ability, and stunning n
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Mixed colour silkie chicks for sale. Colours include black, white, blue, mottled, gold and splash. Sold unsexed as it is not possible to sex at this age. £10 each Collection Ashbourne Derbyshire
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Two Cockrells bantams very friendly and happily live with other chickens. Very healthy and active cockrells £40 For the pair open to offers
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Three day old Silkie chicks available. Stunning mix of jet black and pure white. Straight run from the first hatchlings of the year, bred from good laying hens. £10 each or sensible offers considered
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These beautiful hens are from quality stock Friendly and easy to handle Vaccinated Amazing layers- laying 300 eggs a year Point of lay and hardy Good temperament Vaccinated and wormed Ready to go
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? I have chickens, cockerels, chicks, and eggs ready now. Live Birds (Adult): £30 each Chicks: £15 each Fertile & Organic Eggs: 12 for £6 – great for
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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 2 weeks, some already laying. All fully vaccinated. £20 each, collection Garswood WN4 St.Helens/Wigan area
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- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.
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Stunning serama Cockerell sweet as they come Stunning colours 2 beautiful black hens with green feather Hatched some lovey chicks off them Down sizing sadly looking for best home
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1 stunning pekin Cockerell buff coloured with cripmt feathers 2 lovely white hens 1 milleflur hen All under a year old and laying. Have had some chicks hatch this year Selling as down sizing all love
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£10 each or £35 for all 5. Mixed breed chickens. I have 5 available, I am not 100% on gender. I got them as fertilised eggs and was promised by a neighbour they would take them but have since changed
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5 large hens 5 bantam hens and 2 bantam boys hens all laying well and very friendly Collection Wirral Can deliver if not to far
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🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 In lay🥚🍳🥚🍳 2 hens 🐓🐔🐓🐔 1 cockerel 🐓🐔🐓🐔 Ready to go now🏡🏠🏡🏠 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
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Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted. We cannot guarantee fertility once they have been through the postag