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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We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay females available, vaccinated and health checked. Check stock and reserve via our website and arrange a time to visit. Three Shires Poultry is registered with APHA and DEFRA, and

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A great selection of hybrid hens All pol at 18-22 weeks Fully vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds lemon cuckoos Silver Sussex Millefluer leghorn (white egg layers) Mottled leghorns (white egg layers) Silver partridge leghorn (white egg layer) Burford browns (dark egg layers) Welsumer stars White stars (white egg layers) Ambers Lavender splash rocks Bluebelles Speckled

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Hatching eggs from Mixed flock - brahma, easter eggers, jersey giant, silkies, rangers. All live together.

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Pekin £12 Hybrid chicks £10 3 weeks unsexed Day old silkie chicks £12 3 week old silkie chicks £16 Unsexed POL £20-£60 Pekin’s Orpingtons Brahmas Hybrid hens Pairs and Trios available Hatching eggs also available Day olds Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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Beautiful Silver Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben bantam hen available. She has striking white plumage with crisp black spangling, a neat forward-swept crest, and slate-blue legs — a real eye-catcher in any flock. Active, alert, and an excellent forager, this breed is known for its lively personality and elegant upright posture. A hardy and relatively rare Swiss breed, pe

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Ayam Cemani chicks available. They will be unsexed as they are too young and from dark Fibro birds. The parents have no leakage and are on quality feed and supplements. They are raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. Hatching next : Ayam Cemani Bcm (black copper Maran) Silkie Orpington’s Swedish flower hens Olive egger Cream legbar

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Under a week old Bread of show quality birds Ready for new home Under heat lamp Eating well Healthy birds Other breeds of chicks available as well

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Mixed Fertile Hatching Eggs — Pot Luck Crossbreeds 🐣🌈 Rare & Colourful Backyard Mix We are delighted to offer a limited number of fertile mixed hen eggs from our small, well-loved flock — perfect i

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I have 5 female growers for sale 6 weeks old off heat Born on 17/1/26 They have been handled since they were born They are emerald blue cross silverudd They should lay a nice blue egg (4white chi

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Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to or

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Hello, I have a silkie rooster for sale as I have too much rooster. He is 10 months old and is great with other hens or roosters.

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Coloured hybrids pullets all female 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed light Sussex, black rock, speckled marans, bluebell and copper black marans 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

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Ayam Cimani Fertile Eggs x 6 my birds are very fertile and calm and are fed on the very best of feeds, there is no leakage or issues with my birds and the eggs have been hatching some lovely chicks and from time to time I have spare eggs to sell text or email me for details of when there are suplus eggs.

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We now have day old chicks available from our mixed flock of Pekin's and Silkie's, lovely range of colours available. Chicks will require heat from now until they are fully feathered which is usuall

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

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Lovely cockerel named Frank. Great temperament but the unfortunately he’s not able to stay due to the noise. Based in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

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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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I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if anyone is interested before I have to consider alternatives for them. Can deliver within reason

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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars Silver Sussex Mottled legbars £20 each Crested cream legbars - blue egg Aracana hybrids - olive egg Copper maran hybrids - dark egg £30 each Carry home boxes availabile a

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Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 23/02/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 4 at £4 each 10 at £3.50 each 20 at £3.25 each 100 at £3 each Any questions please as Thank you

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Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, austrolorpes, pekins, legbars, light sussex, Orpingtons etc., from £10

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Truly stunning Pekin Bantam Cockerel. Beautiful red laced breast and vivid green tail feathers. Six months old. Shows potential to be a beautiful mature bird. He is producing fertile eggs already. With spring just round the corner he would be a lovely addition to your flock. Garden reared with cats and a dog he is fairly confident and already keeping a good eye on the he

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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great broodies and wonderful pets ✨ Unique features — feathered feet, dark s

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Fancy chicks Hi for sale i have Blue laced red Wyandotte x hybrid chicks £10 per chick these are exceptional layers and have laid all through winter ❄️ perfect for backyard flocks friendly and sweet natured chicks they come in assortment of colour's Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s hatchery
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.