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 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 eggs in wonderful colours-I’m retired and enjoying my lifelong passion for birds-I will work with you to establish your perfect flock and advise you as you learn and perfect-we
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3 are frizzle, 2 not. Friendly as have been used to being handled. Still need heat lamp. Looking for a good home! £5 each

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star£23.00 Light Sussex £23.00
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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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Silver pencil wyandottes bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we also have some gold pencil wyandottes
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LAST FEW REMAINING SURPLUS HENS are ready to go to their new homes now. Any not sold I will set down with my other hens. Fully vaccinated. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback per bird is 5 weeks. Discounts for over 4 and above. Ask for a price. 3 birds for £35, 4 birds for £45.
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7 week old Bovan Brown chicks. Excellent laying breed all year round. Vaccinated and beak clipped at day old
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14 week old Bovan Brown hens. Vaccinated at one day old. Only a few left. Fertile eggs, 10 week old and POL also available
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Approximately 4 Dekalb White 20 week old hens. Vaccinated and beak trimmed. Other hens and fertile eggs always available
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Easter eggers and white leghorn chickens.. 6 weeks plus ready togo to new homes. Fed on growers pellets Not long till laying at point of lay. Mixed colours available All can live outside in coops no heat plates or lights needed.
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We're looking to rehome one of our sebright bantam cockerels. We raised him as a chick and so he's super familiar with humans, healthy active & alert. We have a very small flock and not enough hens to keep this little guy. Looking for the right special new home for him. He sleeps in a big coup with 3 other chickens at the moment and gets to spend most of his day free r

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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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Some very nice hens looking for new homes . Some are laying eggs All fully vaccinated Speckledys very docile and a great egg layer Price £15 each or 10 plus £12.50 each Other breeds silver Sussex burford browns black tails Warrens
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Young cuckoo pekin quad exceptional quality 1 cockerel 3 hens laying well plenty of of chicks on the ground Exceptional breeding group
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Free silkie rooster, had him for about 3months now he was sold as a female. Had a council letter complaining so happy for him to go to a good home. Thank you
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Absolutely stunning little show quality black pekin hen just coming in to lay around 25 weeks old atunning quailty would struggle to fins better
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I have Hatching Eggs (Laid daily) and Chicks (Hatching weekly) from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices for eggs start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Runner Duck eggs at £3 each. Ducklings are from £18 each Chicks start at £9 All my poultry are lovingly reared at home on my Smallholdi
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We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 3 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches weekly. We also have: • Ayam Cemani • Vorwerk • Polish & Polish frizzle in various colours Healthy well cared for chicks ready for their next homes. Please message for availa
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We got 24 of our Warren crosses up for sale these are warrens x Brahma, Rhode Island, araucana and bantam. I’ve got 24 currently available with some more yet to hatch. Any other questions please feel free to ask
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We’ve got a huge selection of Hens at point of lay. please feel welcome to come and have a look around anytime we’re open, there’s always lots to choose from. All birds leave us fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for lice/mites We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in stock, Hens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings and more. Our shop is
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4 booted bantam hens 2 black 1 black mottled 1 blue All between 1 - 2 years old Change of flock direction forces sad sale Handled £25 each
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We have the most amazing range of Hens in stock right now! The Pekin bantams come in a selection of colours, these are all vaccinated and ready to lay £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all t
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- Beautiful unsexed silkie chicks - Will need heat for a few weeks - All hens and cockerels can be seen on collection.
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? I have chickens, cockerels, chicks, and eggs ready now. Live Birds (Adult): £30 each Chicks: £15 each Fertile & Organic Eggs: 12 for £6 – great for hatching or eating Breeds available: 1. Silkie 2. Polish Silkie 3. Japanese Bantam 4. Legbar Other breeds also available – see all types in the photos. All raised natural