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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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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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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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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- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.

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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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🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 In lay🥚🍳🥚🍳 2 hens 🐓🐔🐓🐔 1 cockerel 🐓🐔🐓🐔 Ready to go now🏡🏠🏡🏠 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
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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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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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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
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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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4 weeks old chicks and I’m pretty sure I have: 2x black pekin cockerels 1x black sable poot cockerel 2x brown/speckled pekin cockerels
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3 buff Orpington chicks available, outside in a coop and run, no heat required, sadly I can’t garantee there sexes at this age! Price per chick
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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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6 x Bantam Hatching Eggs. From a mixed free range flock. You will get a lucky dip selection of eggs laid freshly the day of purchase. Available breeds are; Silkie, Frizzle, Pekin, Barbe D'uccle, Gold
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I have an interesting mixture of Bantam Hen's available. The breeds include Seabright, Barbe D'uccle and Partridge Wynandotte. All 8 months old and laying. From a healthy free range flock.
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around 60 mixed game hens all last years birds laying very well good broodys nice tame birds thinning a few down as have lots of chicks to raise up i have lots of photos upon request anymore questions