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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Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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Week old silkies £9 each 3 cuckoo Silkies & 8 Black Orpington at 2 weeks old £10 each Hatching weekly so will be more breeds available in coming weeks Feeders . Drinkers and chick feed also available to purchase

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Various breeds Bluebell green eggers white cream legbar appelenzer the last one so are £10 each or all 15 for £120
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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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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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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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Jersey Giant Large Foul hatching eggs fertilised hatching eggs freshly laid very good hatching results this season £2.00 each postage £4.00 48hr delivery £6.00 next day delivery for six
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POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Blue Eggers (Yorkshire Blues) White Star Blue Belles 18 weeks old and will start laying in approx 2 weeks. £20 each, collecti
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Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Notes: Commercial-style layer
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I have: 1 Cream Legbar cockerel, £10 1 Farm Yard Mix black cockerel, £10 1 Farm Yard Mix (possibly Easter Egger cross) tan cockerel, £10 2 Mille Fleur Pekin Bantam cockerels, £10 each 2 Black and Whit
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Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Mottled/Millefleur mottled plumage. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay females available, vaccinated
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We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Temperament: Ex
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Five Plymouth Rock (pure breed) cockerels for sale. Hatched from chicks. They are all now 8 weeks old. Ready to go to be with their own flock of hens! All boys have a friendly temperament and have bee

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Sebright Gold Chicks Unsexed £20 each Collection only - North York Moors (Hatching eggs, day old (soon) & adults hens also available - message for further details)
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I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eg

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x2 Polish Cockerels free to a good home. Can go together or separate. Would be very happy with some girls of their own. Only selling due to having too many cockerels.
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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — available as single breeds, mixed selections, or Myster
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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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Lovley dark grey silkie chick looking for a new home. In good health. Must go to a home that already has chickens, ideally other silkies or small breed chickens.
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Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information
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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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The Columbian Blacktail is a much-loved British favourite — a friendly, reliable layer with warm chestnut feathers and a glossy black tail. These chicks grow into calm, confident hens that are easy to handle and perfect for both first-time keepers and experienced smallholders. Our chicks are sexed females, hatched from our own breeding group here on our smallholding near S

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Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!
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.