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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🐔 Hy-Line Pullets Available 🐔 Looking for one of the best laying hens available? Our Hy-Line pullets are now 10 weeks old and developing beautifully. ✅ Renowned for excellent egg production ✅ Friendly, hardy and easy to manage ✅ Vaccinated against Marek's disease and Salmonella ✅ Healthy, well-cared-for birds Hy-Lines are one of the most popular commercial laying b

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star£23.00 Light Sussex £23.00
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Lavender, Millefleur, Golden Partridge and Black Mottled, Pekin Bantams. They have grown up together, and are now 3 months old. The cockerels are beautiful and would make a nice bachelor flock or for
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Needing to rehome my beautiful flock of silkies due to having a baby. They are excellent layers and very friendly. They are use to my 8 year old twins, playing in the garden free ranging. I have a whi
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- Beautiful silkie chicks for sale. - Hatched 31/10/21. - Will require a heat lamp. - Can see all my hens & cocks on collection. - Follow our FB North West Poultry
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Beautiful Pekin cockrel affectionately names chaps. Our chickens went Broody early last year and so we bought some fertilised eggs for them. We had every intention of keeping chaps however after my hu
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🐣 Two Cream Legbar Cockerels Looking for a Home 🐣 I have two beautiful Cream Legbar boys looking for their new home. They have been hatched and raised at home, are currently being cared for indoor
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2 Beautiful pure breed Orpington Hens hens are very calm, friendly, and easy to handle. they are very attached to each other and always like to stay together. I would prefer them to go to a good hom
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2 beautiful brahma pullets, 5 months old. White and a Columbian buff. Docile and friendly hens, socialised with multiple companion pets. White is slightly more confident but both come hairing acr
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These beautiful baby chickens were born on the 25th of October 2026. £10 each. Collection only Blackburn.
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Stunning birds with their beautiful, intricate laced feathers Defra registered We can do meet ups if needed
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Beautiful looking hybrid cockerel. Had from chick but have too many males in the flock so need to rehome.
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Our beautiful boy Elvis is looking for a new home, we have raised two chicks and unfortunately they are both boys and have taken a dislike to each other.
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Here is an opportunity to purchase a happy, healthy and well-integrated family of six beautiful white Silkie chickens, together with everything you need to look after them. The flock comprises: 1 co
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These are brother and sister but it doesn't really matter in the animal world 😅 They are maron x Warren chickens. Absolutely beautiful and good tempered. Handled daily and spoilt. Spot is the whit
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Unsexed usa silkie really beautiful bundles of fluff Some are available now ready for there new homes. Any questions by all means contact me. Adults are not for sale. £25 each ono
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4 Brahma female 18 month old along with 2 beautiful silkies females sadly for sale due to a fox problem .. Omlet 6 bird house also for sale … Chickens £40 each and Omlet £250
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This Cockrell was hatched by me on the 11th of september 2026 and is old enough to be going outside now. He is for sale with a beautiful unique colour.
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? We are a local farm selling a variety of birds raised naturally and humanely. Whether you need reliable egg layers, a beautiful rooster for your floc
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Beautiful colours and have already started to lay eggs. They are a mix of light Sussex and speckled
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Beautiful coloured Shamo cock available for loving home he’s my boys pride of joy but need to make space
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Beautiful, handsome Pekin Lavender cockerel. He’s about 2 years old. Free to a good home. Preferably one without children as he can be protective of his flock. He feeds from your hand.
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🐓 Handsome Black Silkie Cross Cockerel Looking for a New Home 🖤 Beautiful black cockerel with gorgeous glossy feathers and a lovely green sheen. He is a Silkie cross, believed to have another larg
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🐥 Pekin Bantam Pullets 🐥 We are breeders of Pekin Bantams and have some lovely young pullets available, aged 12–16 weeks. Available in some beautiful and rare colours: • Blue • Lemon Cuckoo •