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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Hey guys we have around 10 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information

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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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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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6 days old Pekin and Brahma chicks unsexed £12 5 week old pekin chicks £15 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 14 week old silkies £35 POL £20-£70 Pekin hens Hybrid hens Orpington hens Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock £140 Paint silkie pair £190 Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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available for collection or ready for delivery 4 brahma eggs £3/each 6 pekin bantam eggs £3/each 6 olive eggers eggs £3/each 20 mixed breed (lucky dip ) £2/each postage ,next day delivery with royal mail High-quality fertile hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for chickens. Our birds are regularly checked and kept in clean, spacious conditions to ensure
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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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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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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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Faverolles are a French breed & are very distinctive with a salmon colour, bearded chests & 5 toes. They have a quiet & docile temperament happy in any size garden. They are ideal for first time chick
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Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £10 12 eggs for £20 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including
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I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod
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Currently hatched out 14 quail chicks Selling all Each chick £8 or 2 for £15 All 14 would £80 These will increase on price due age All golden quail lay lovely big eggs Based in se9

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Hey here we have for sale one of our chocolate lace bantam cockerel's. He has been part of our flock for around a year now, however we have decided it is time to put him up for sale and find a new hom

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Hey guys here we have one of our Colombian pekin bantams up for sale he’s been with us for around a year but we have now decided we would like to move him not a new home

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Silkie chicks just hatched this week. Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s & the prolific laying leghorns.

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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 fo

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I have two for sale (£10 each), they were hatched at home and we ended up with more males than females so we are looking to rehome them before they start fighting for the ladies.

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Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe
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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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Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please mes

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I have 2 bantam chicks that are 2 weeks old and 12 more hatching on 17/04/2026 The 2 weeks old ones are £17 and the ones hatching are £15 each. I ALSO HAVE BANTAM HATCHING EGGS £4 FOR 6 AND £5 SHIPPIN

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High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your flock. 🐓 Available Breeds: Aseel (pre-booking only) Russian Orloff (show birds)
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Currently have some black Pekin hens for sales All in lay To many of ggs right now and need the space for chicks Selling each £35 or two for £60 Based in se9
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.