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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We have available 8 beautiful light Sussex hens! These are all exhibition large fowl and £45 each. More breeds available, make sure you look at my other adverts!! Message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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6 gorgeous welsummer hens available! They’re large fowl and £45 each Lots of different breeds available, so make sure you look at my other adverts! Please feel free to message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at £20 each and mottled at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. Only Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) and Skylines (blue egg layer) left available now. These are £20 each or 10

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Beautiful Pekin girls available at £35 each Also 2 cockerels available at £20 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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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 other questions
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We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours

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Here we have some pure breed naked necks, there is now only 14 left. They are available for collection and are £15 each. Message me for any additional information and to arrange collection

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We only ave 13 of these guys left they are £7 each. And are cross breeds of rode island reds, brahma and possibly bantam. Message me for any additional info and to arrange collection
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-NOW SOLD- Please message me to be added to my waitlist for my next batch due in 3/4 weeks time! Hatching Eggs also available at www.Webstereggs.com We have 8 Olive Egger chicks available for a new
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Hi there here at Kay’s hatchery we have surplus hatching eggs for sale Rooster is a blue laced red Wyandotte Hens are mixed Bluebells Leghorn Black rocks So will get a lovely selection. 6 eggs - £
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Day old polish chicks available, all healthy and happy chicks. Come from a lovely flock of polish birds.

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Day old chicks looking for new homes. A mixture of hybrid birds including blue, white, dark brown, olive and brown egg layers. Collection from North Clifton (near Dunham Bridge)
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young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster
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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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Hello there! RHODE ISLAND REDS HATCHING AROUND THE START OF APRIL. BUFF ORPINGTONS SOLD OUT. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what we have. Chicks have always been very healthy. Prices vary for different breeds but will be around the £7 mark. They will be available at a week old, as they can then b

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Brown Warren £18 Silver sussex £20 Road rock £20 BRAHMA GOLD £50 Bluebell £20 Ligh sussex hybrid £20 Speckeldy £20 Silkie £40 (out of stock) White star(top egg layer) £18 Pekin bantam £32 (out of stock) Come and see healthy hens are vaccinated. Most will start laying eggs in 3 weeks time. Based in Bedford
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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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Mixed breeds available: 12 months old- Black Rocks, Bluebells, Lght Sussex, White Stars and Warren types, in full lay, all £15 each. Also about 20 x 20 week old Warren types, some already laying and some at point of lay. £15 each. Also some 18 month old laying hens, Warren types, £6 each. Call Neil for more information. Delivery not available sorry. Located in Longridge P
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18 months old. Laying well. Lovely friendly chickens. . ....... 🐔🐓🐣🐤🐥🐥🐤🐣🐓🐔🦅🐓🐣🐤🐥🐥🐤🐣🐓🐔

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Two young, five months old roosters £15 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Two year-old light Sussex Cockrell. Great Bird used for breeding last year but kept some of his daughters so I had to replace him to prevent inbreeding. Great temperament not aggressive can’t live wit

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One year-old Rhode Island red Cockrell bread last year Great bird just have too many cocks great temperament not aggressive can live with other poultry and cockrels

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Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 25/03/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. Almost off heat, feathers coming through nicely. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 5 at £4 each 10 at £3.50 each 20 at £3.25 each 100 at £3 each Any questions please as Thank you
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.