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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I have a young trio of Malaysian Serama Bantams available for sale. Hatched this year. The cockerel is unrelated to the 2 pretty pullets. They have good type and I will add more photos as I get them.
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my absolutely stunning and huge gold partridge brahmas are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Birds are stunning!
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Chicks to hens available for new homes Lovely little garden friends to brighten up a dull day Based in Woking Surrey
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo
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G&S Poultry Pekin bantams - variety of colours Black Blue Buff Mille Fleurs Lavender Browns White Crested Quail - Coturnix/Japanese mixed colours Hatching or eating eggs available
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Hey, I've got available 16 week old hens. 8 light sussex hybrids. 2 white leghorn hens. All wormed, healthy birds. £30 Available now!
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—mixed pekin colour are laying. Thlley are all mixed you will recive all mixed colour eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far.
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I have isa brown growers available They were born on the 9/04 I had an incredibly good hatch with all of them turning out females They are 8 weeks old Looking to sell a few as I assumed I would ge
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful light sussex large fowl and coronation sussex large fowl are laying. They are both mized so you will recived both coronation and light sussex large
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful cream crested legbars are laying, they lay gorgeous blue eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Eggs are avail
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful ko shamo are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Birds are stunning! Eggs are available for hatching
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Hello Unsexed sablepoot chicks available, £12 each, eating chick crumb, require heat! Please let me know any questions! Thanks
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful serama bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Seramas are a true bantam breed, being the smal
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-Only 8 left now!!- Will do a deal on all 8 for £70. We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or
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Chicks for sale Mixed breeds Unsexed Ready now 2 weeks old on 5th May Very friendly and Used to being handled
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Day old pekin Bantam chicks. Lots of colours in the mix including lavender, porcelain, mille Fleur, buff, lemon, black plus buff lemon and black cuckoos. Also small chance of frizzle :) we cannot guar
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Polish, Silkie, pekin mixes Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please message for more details
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo
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These eggs are from a small healthy flock of bantams with five females and two males. they all have very friendly personalities and are beautiful to look at. these chickens lay daily. £2 per hatching
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High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your flock. 🐓 Available Breeds: Aseel (pre-booking only) Russian Orloff (show birds)