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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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 fertility in a test hatches.

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Chicks for sale Legbar, white star, moran, easter eggers, polish Day olds From £5 each on heat £10 each off heat Will do deals on more than 10 Also hatching Eggs for sale £1 each

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Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

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Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £18, 12 eggs £36. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma. I have an Isabel cockerel, a Buff Blue Colombian Cockerels, 4 Buff Blue Colombian hens, 1 Blue Gold Laced, 1 Dark, 1 Red Pyle and 1 Blue Splash. (We also have a couple of bl

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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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young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster
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Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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Cockerel and 2 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b

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Beautiful blue leghorn hatching eggs. Hen lays blue eggs and cockerel carries the blue gene. Pick up only, can not post 100% success rate from last hatch (picture attached of one of the chicks)

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Four copper black maran chickens -these girls lay daily - friendly chickens , food we have will be included . Bereavement of my father who the girls they belonged to is genuine reason for sale as I ha
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Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Prices from £8 Eggs also for sale. Pekin Sablepoot

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X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur

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Beautiful grey silky chick for sale very friendly had to get rid of because not enough room in the cage for them to all have room
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Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye

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I have 6 bantam hens for sale All female all laying well Been cleaned and looked after selling due to my ill health £10 each Welcome to view

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3 approximately 3 week old cream legbar chicks looking for new homes. They are curious friendly boys who are almost off heat and looking for a new home.
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4 Just under 1 year old hens that lay lots of beautiful blue/green eggs. All very healthy and active, need a new home due to changing the breed mix of my flock. Collect only from the frinton on sea ar
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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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Hatching eggs 6 for £15.00 chicks as hatched £10 each from unrelated birds . Lovely pets as very friendly and inquisitive. Also good broodies .
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Day old rainbow eggs layers Hatching all year round Mostly unsexed Norwich based Message me for more information

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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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Available for collection or ready for delivery Barbu d’uccle eggs £3/each Silkie eggs £3 each in the following colours: Gold Blue Splash White We can also do mixed boxes. All eggs are £3 plus postage which is between £4-6. Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and you will be provided with a tracking number. We will only dispatch Monday-Thursday to ensure eggs are
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We have a selection of breeds in stock all year around. Currently we have a lovely group of hens all fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay a range of egg colours. Hens are priced at £20-35 depending on breed, we also offer discounts on larger numbers. You can see loads more pics and vids on our social media , New Cottage Poultry is located in the village of Swannin

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🐣 Day-old chicks available 🐣 Buff Orpingtons & Silver Laced Orpingtons – From large, friendly parent birds – Well handled from hatch – Raised on high-protein feed with added vitamins 🔸 Unsexed 🔸 Will require heat for approx. 6 weeks Also available: • Cream Legbars • Black Copper Marans • Olive Eggers • Silkies & USA Silkies • Ayam Cemani Message for availability an
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.