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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Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed
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Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

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Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks
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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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The hens are ready to go to their new homes now. Fully vaccinated. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback per bird is 5 weeks. Discounts for over 4 and above. Ask for a price. 3 birds for £35, 4 birds for £45.
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Lots of different colour Brahmas available!! These beautiful chickens are £50 each and ready now! Available in gold and blue partridge. Many other breeds available too, as well as ducks and guinea fowl! Bedding and feed available also! Please message with any questions or to arrange viewing/colection
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Light Sussex male- 4 weeks old. Looking for a loving home, unfortunately we already have a cockerel and don’t have enough hens for two. Will look similar to the second picture when grown Based i
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White Silkie pullets for sale bith 6 months old so should be coming into lay soon, price is per bird message me for any more information thanks for looking
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Young Light Sussex chickens for sale unsexed 8 weeks old any questions please message collection only
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Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection

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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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I have Hatching Eggs (Laid daily) and Chicks (Hatching weekly) from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices for eggs start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Runner Duck eggs at £3 each. Ducklings are from £18 each Chicks start at £9 All my poultry are lovingly reared at home on my Smallholdi
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We’ve got a huge selection of Hens at point of lay. please feel welcome to come and have a look around anytime we’re open, there’s always lots to choose from. All birds leave us fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for lice/mites We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in stock, Hens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings and more. Our shop is
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3 are frizzle, 2 not. Friendly as have been used to being handled. Still need heat lamp. Looking for a good home! £6 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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New batch in 13th June- Bluebells Black Rock Silver Sussex Light Sussex Warren Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All vaccinated and wormed. £15 each. Discounts for larger orders. Collection from Earl Shilton P

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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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Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi
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Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 2 white silkies left available now!! We also have beautiful blue 10 weeks old silkies available at £20 each. We can’t guarantee their sex at this stage. Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!
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A wide range of colours and ages available. We have POL, chicks, growers and established birds. Mostly peaking and Silky banthams but there are some other breeds available in small numbers We also
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Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs For Sale. £20 for 12 eggs. Our Pekin Bantams are mixed colours, so you should get a nice mixture of Lavender, Millefleur, possibly Red, possibly Black, etc. All are kept in
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Hi for sale i have Silkie chicks day olds £8 per chick Hybrid day olds £6 per chick Pekin day olds £8 per chick Hybrid chicks (off heat) £10 per chick Pekin chicks (off heat) £12 per chick Silkie
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I have about 30 growers in total Colours ranging from: White Black Blue Grey Splash Blue splash Partridge Cuckoo They are unsexed sold at £25 each or sexed at £40 each Minimum of 2 birds per sa