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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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
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Lovely boy but I cant keep cockerels where I live, he’s just starting to crow and tail is turning white.
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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 have a range of hybrid pullets available, all 18-20 weeks old, which means they will be laying in the next few weeks. Types available: 🐔Bluebelles 🐔Dark Eggers 🐔Speckled 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Black Rocks £20 each. Collection only, Garswood WN4 (St. Helens /Wigan area) Follow my FB page ‘Garswood Poultry’ for updates.

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Silkie hens both laying now and point of lay. Mixed colours available including white and mottled. Cockerels also available. Silkies make great family pets. £30 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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- Beautiful unsexed silkie chicks - Will need heat for a few weeks - All hens and cockerels can be seen on collection.
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8 available, pure breed, lovely hens, free range. Starting laying April 2026. Any questions please ask. Ready to collect by appointment.
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1 week old today and ready for new homes! Polish, silkie and possible frizzle ♥️ All unsexed and need heat Collection from congleton...
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Bresse Gauloise chickens are a dual-purpose chicken breed – great for both eggs and meat. Our chickens (APHA registered) are from four Bresse breeding stocks and live with plenty of outdoor space and
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Buff Orpington cockerel available, good strong bird with nice colouring and a proper stance. Healthy and active, doing exactly what a cockerel should. Has been handled and is used to people, not aggr
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Hatching eggs available from my flock of Pekin bantams. Lovely range of colours including lavender. All eggs will be collected fresh to order so well within the maximum 7-10 days. High fertility
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Mixed batch of pure bred quality selected pekin bantam hatching eggs for the best hatches collection staincross Barnsley Can post
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From Day olds up to weeks old Buff Orpington chicks available pure breeds, u must have a brooder and setup along with a hot water bottle for day olds to take home! Please can people only message with
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One year old. Must go together. Price is for both - £40. Friendly, inquisitive and laying well. Have even been on a trip to the local preschool to meet the children!
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Trio of pekin bantams, 1 cock and 2 pullets Off heat and on growers pellets Bred from my own defra registered flock Price is for the trio, would sell the cock with one pullet for £35
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Very handsome chap. A great protector of his girls. I adopted him a few months ago but I am unable to keep him due to noise complaints so I'm afraid he is looking for his forever home
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2 lovely bantam silkie hens for sale. Approaching point of lay. Silkies make lovely cuddly pets if handled regularly. These are from our fully Apha registered home. Price is for both
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Ko shamo pair, 10.5 weeks old. Wheaton Hen and a black & red stag. From brilliant lines and will make a great pair. Based in Trafford, Manchester
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The hens are £35 each. Laying eggs Thy are well looked after, healthy and friendly Rhode island hens
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£20 for 6 eggs postage (collection also available) We have hatching Indian runner duck eggs available with a very high fertility rate. Eggs are all freshly laid and can be collected or posted for
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20 weeks old, some laying already. About 40 available. Vaccinated and wormed. No other breeds available at present.
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6 week old Rhode Island Red cockrells 3 avaliable Hatched from incubator Message for any more info
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Stunning Golden Partridge Pekin Bantam hen. Just over 12 months old. Lovely pet looking for some companions.