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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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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Chicken coop £45 each For both Chickens £50 They are very placid timid little chickens but I can no longer look after th die to being out the house a lot
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These two baby pekin bantam are believed to be females and are friendly. There also very playful and cute.£10 each
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Copper black Maran Or Rhode Island red Hatching eggs Six eggs, including delivery By Royal Mail 24 hour tracked
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Rare breed Silver Campine pullets. Aged between 10-12 weeks old. £30 each. Friendly bird that can become quite tame with attention and handling. Lays a white medium sized egg and fairly well. PLEASE
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Six mixed bantams for sale. These are a mix of sebright, Dutch bantam, serama, and pekin. They free range during the day and return to the coop at night. All laying every other day (3 eggs per bird a
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I have a selection Laying bird chicks for sale They are Unsexed Few weeks old There £6 each Call for information ************
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🐓 Point of Lay Hybrid Pullets – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay hybrid pullets, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re looking for
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🐓 Point of Lay Hybrid Pullets – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay hybrid pullets, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re looking for
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Two beautiful pekin bantams for a good home. These are around about 7-8 weeks old. Used to the outdoors, very calm when handled, love their food, been very good around children.
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Some are buff and some are speckled - mixed colours and sex. Photos included of parents. Chicks are £15 each, but price will increase when sexed. Sexed ones are 6 weeks old. Younger ones were hatched
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Hatching eggs Indian Game( Cornish) Mini silver apple yard Hybrid chicken Quail , price starts at £5 for quail eggs
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Booted bantam/Sablepoot pullets. £30 each. 3 remaining, more available later in the year. My breeding trio consists of 1 Lemon Millefleur cock bird, 1 Lemon Millefleur hen and a Buff Mottled hen whic
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These hens will be ready to go at any time after 26th may when they have had their third salmonella innoculations. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The pay back per b
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Pekin Bantam pullets aged 10-12 weeks old. £30 each Frizzle and smooth available. Eating growers pellets, off heat and living outdoors with shelter and outdoor space. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR
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HATCHING EGGS QUAIL INDIAN GAME ( Cornish) red laced MINI SILVER APPLE YARD DUCKS HYBRID CHICKEN CHICKS HYBRID CHICKEN INDIAN GAME ADULT QUAIL ( males £5. HE £5 per 12) Prices £10- £20 for c
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Lovely natured boy, hatched by me last summer. Blue egg gene. Needs his own flock now. Collection from Ware, East Herts.