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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Lakenvelder bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we have 4 left very stunning
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World’s smallest chicken! Serama are friendly, confident and love to be around people, which makes them an ideal addition to a garden set up. I have available some very pretty well handled young Serama, ready for their new home. Sold either in pairs (cockerel & pullet)£25 or trio (cockerel & 2 Pullets)£50

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6 Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Lavender splash, lavender, white, black, light brown and dark brown. Eggs are sold stric

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Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi

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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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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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Light sussex hybrids Amber links Bluebell Speckledy Black hens All hens lay between 280 to 320 eggs per year Based in bedford All point of lay ranging from 23 to 32 weeks old.
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Beautiful Barbu D'uccle chicks available. The are unsexed and require heat plate/lamp until fully feathered. Please bring a suitable carrier/box Collection Wickhambrook CB8 To be sold in a group o
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1 x Oprington 1 x Pekin Bantham 1 x Araucana 3x Hybrid over 300 egs per year Available in Aylesbury, Bucks Prices differ on each Info: ************
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Hatched 09/05/26 Brahmas Pekin Bantams Oliver Eggers £5 each for Pekin’s and Olive/ Easter Eggers Or 5 for £20 Brahmas £10 each All unsexed Collection only Please note chicks are young and th
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Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
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Silkies, seramas and pekin chicks for sale. I do also get a lot of naked neck silkies (showgirls) if anyone is interested. These will be £15 per chick. Others are £10 per chick All require heat until around 6 weeks old (fully feathered) Min sale of 2 so they are not alone. Please bring own box for collection I’ve recently created a Facebook group Backyard fluffy butt
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Hatching eggs Indian Game( Cornish) Mini silver apple yard Hybrid chicken Quail , price starts at £5 for quail eggs
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We’ve got an array of Pekin bantams available. Lots of colours to choose from! Will make a great addition to anyone’s coop. 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection from

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For sale: A beautiful set of six fertile Silkie chicken eggs from my happy, free-range hens. These eggs come from a diverse flock, known for their vibrant colors and strong hatching potential. I offer first-class Royal Mail shipping, ensuring they arrive quickly and safely. Please note, shipping costs are additional. Perfect for anyone looking to start or expand their floc

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Some are buff and some are speckled - mixed colours and sex. Photos included of parents. Successful hatching 15/18. Happy to sell fertile eggs too - £10 for 6, plus P&P. Chicks are £15 each, but price will increase when sexed. Also have newly hatched for £10 each.
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Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

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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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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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Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks
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We have a lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include cuckoo, splash, black, white and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton Other breeds available please see other adverts 🐓
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These hens will be ready to go any time after 26th May when they have had their third and final salmonella innoculations. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback
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Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All vaccinated and wormed. £15 each. Discounts for larger orders. Collection from Earl Shilton Please see our other adverts or our website for other breeds available www.sheltonep
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Unsexed. 7 x chicks available. Sold in minimum of pairs. Eating and drinking well. Will need to go under heat in a brooder. Collection only. Hatching eggs also available. Price is per chick. Hatched on 25/04/26