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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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 for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

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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 for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you
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Hey guys we have around 10 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information

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Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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Day old Pekin and Brahma chicks unsexed £10 2 week old silkie chicks unsexed £15 3 week old pekin chicks £12 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£70 Colombian wyandotte bantam hen Pekin hen Hybrid hens Silkie hens Orpington hen Egyptian fayoumi pair Brahma trio Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock Paint silkie pair Quails available from day olds to layin

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6 Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie 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: Lavender splash, lavender, white, black, light brown and dark brown. Eggs are sold stric
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Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £10 12 eggs for £20 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including
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Beautiful bantam mum with 15 Pekin bantam chicks for sale Can sell chicks as each £12 or full set 15 chicks and mum for £200 Based in se9 No time wasters plz also if not available I will remove the

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3 x stunning Brahma hens for sale, point of lay - should start laying soon. Wonderful chickens to look at, make lovely pets. Pure breed, hard to find. £60 each or £160 for 3 Collection from a HP27 p

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I have two for sale (£10 each), they were hatched at home and we ended up with more males than females so we are looking to rehome them before they start fighting for the ladies.
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Here we have for sale are some of our fertile chicken eggs which will be a cross breed of Rhode Island Reds and Brahmas, they are £2 each and shipping is an extra £7. Any extra questions feel free to

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Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe

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Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) selling for £20
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Available separately (or in pairs if you have a large flock). Free to Good Home – 5 Rare Breed Bantam Cockerels I’m looking for kind, responsible homes for 5 beautiful rare breed bantam cockerels. Th

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Lovely Bantam Pekin and Pekin x silkie chicks. £4 each Ready now parents are pekin, silkies X 9 available will do a deal for multiples
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Silkie roosters needing a good home they have a beautiful temperament & just need a good home as we’re downsizing the flock.

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Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please mes
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6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incuba

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Really lovely calm and friendly ladies, will start laying soon, good egg production. £20 each, collection from HP27 postcode. Can deliver locally. Other poultry available too, please my other adverts

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Pure Pekin bantams, mixed colours. Unsexed chicks to young pullets and hatching eggs available (can post). Good chance of frizzle. Collection between Bicester & Thame.

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Beautiful copper black Maran hens for sale, 20 weeks point of lay, lovely dark brown shells to their eggs. Lovely hens to have around with their slightly feathered feet, great pet hens to follow you

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I have 2 bantam chicks that are 2 weeks old and 12 more hatching on 17/04/2026 The 2 weeks old ones are £17 and the ones hatching are £15 each. I ALSO HAVE BANTAM HATCHING EGGS £4 FOR 6 AND £5 SHIPPIN

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Lovely silkies that are POL. Make great pets, all £40 each. Other breeds available including Orpington’s, pekins, salmon faverolles. Just outside Milton Keynes

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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)
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.