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 7 female Ayam cemanis (second photos - 2 that appear possible males), off heat between 6-7 weeks old. Parents are dark fibro and owned by me and have no leakage.

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Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 26 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets £25 each.All now started laying .

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Chicks for sale Mixture of breeds Day olds £7 each Also hatching Eggs for sale £2 each, Mixture of breeds
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free to a good home - super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because we have too many roosters,please message for any further questions

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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 hens available. Mix of colours including black, blue, splash, mottled, gold. Hatched last year some September and some October. Getting regular eggs out of them. Great chickens for children, very easy to tame £35 each. Also a trio of white silkies available 2 hens and a cockerel that are not related £75. Hatching eggs available mixed colour silkies £15 per half doze
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Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint

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CHICKS READY NOW Week old so two are showing wing feathers 1 cream crested legbar (darker one in pictures), and 4 Brahma X Light Sussex. This is a great mix which gives decent sized birds which ar

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5 week old so showing their gorgeous feathering, 1 cream crested legbar (darker one in pictures) and 4 Brahma X Light Sussex. This is a great mix which gives decent sized birds which are great reliabl

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mixed Brahmas , pure breeds but not sure wich colours as I put a mix of them in, will require heat… (PLEASE NOTE CHICKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHILST THIS ADVERT IS STILL LIVE) kind regards… please only
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Silkie chicks available 3 days old. I have another hatch hatching Easter weekend. Range of colours including white, splash, blue, back, mottled Sold unsexed £10 each. Will require a heat lamp or broo

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I have a selection of Pekin Lavender Cockerels looking for new homes Friendly well marked birds APHA registered flock

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I have a Gold Partridge Pekin Cockerel looking for new home Beutifully marked bird APHA registered flock

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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

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22 week old hybrid White Star pullets available. * friendly and docile * fully vaccinated * point of lay * lay up to 350 large/huge white eggs a year More info at www.thebuckfarm.co.uk ••• last 4 hens available •••
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About These Eggs (Pack of 6) I am offering pure Aseel fertile eggs from my home-bred, meticulously cared-for flock. This is a rare opportunity to own eggs from one of the most ancient and revered fig
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We have a wide range of chicks and ducklings to choose from. These range from £7-15 each depending on breed etc. We only sell in a minimum of 2, we do advise to have three or more. The full set up
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Bantam Hens are priced at £30-40 depending of breed We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in stock, Hens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings and more. Our shop is full

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2 salmon faverolle chicks 3 weeks old Currently using brooder - will need heat Unsexed Based postcode ST7

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4 x La Bresse chicks. Unsexed. These are French table birds who also lay prolifically. 9 Copper Blue and Splash Marans. Unsexed. From dark brown egg laying stock. 2 x male Cream Legbars. Female

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The ultimate white egg layers laying 300/320 eggs All fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each 20 plus £11.00 each Discount on large orders Warrens and Columbian black tails a

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Beautiful Silkie cockerel with a rare dark/grey mix colouring and a full, fluffy crest. Very eye-catching bird, perfect as an ornamental addition to a garden flock. Healthy, active and well cared for

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Really pretty girls that I hatched my self last year. One silkie and one polish. These girls free range in my garden and are inseparable so need to be together. Need a lovely home. Castle Donington

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I have two adorable chicks for sale. They will be sold together. Hatched on the 27th March 2026 £5 each - £10 together. I would like them to go to a great home with experience and or chickens alread
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.