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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Mixture of colours. These are a large fowl. Friendly, inquisitive birds, already quite big in size. 3month trios for £80 4month trios for £90
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4 CHICKS AVAILABLE 2 ARE PARTRIDGE, 1 BUFF, 1 WHITE COULD BE SPLASH I regularly have silkie chicks available from my mixed flock consisting of standard and showgirl and a range of colours including b
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I have 3 Brahma chicks and 10 pekin chicks at 13 to 16 weeks old I got the other day but my coop is not big enough for all them Brahmas when there fully sized there are 3 different colours I got 1 mal
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For sale Gold Partridge Brahma Chicks 2 born on 19.4.26 6 born on 29.4.26 1 born on 2.5.26 Unsexed as still to young Still require heat All doing great Mother and Father in the photos, they are big s
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Blue Jersey Giant hatching eggs. Big, strong good quality birds. Good fertility rates. £3 per egg or 12 for £30, £7.50 postage
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Hey guys we have 6 week old naked neck chicks left for sale these guys are amazing egg layers and are also big birds. I would be happy to let all six go together as group for £20 or I can sell them in
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We have some silkie hens available we have a few roosters too. Hens £20 each all laying. Roosters £5 each Very nice birds a few different colours available All around a year old. Would make a g
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Mixed Fertile Hatching Eggs –crested Indian runners ducks, Pure Serama, Bantam & Large Fowl Hybrids We have a selection of fresh, fertile hatching eggs available from our healthy and well-cared-for b
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🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flo
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I have available 6 or 12 fertile hatching eggs of Buff Orpington chickens. These eggs will require an incubator to hatch them. Buff Orpingtons are amazing chickens lovely big birds docile and they lay
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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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Isabella Brahma chicks Just hatched 1st May These are large fowl so nice big birds...picture also included of adult birds. I've only a very limited number at the moment but more are due Located ne
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Muscovy duck £45 each 2 for £80 for sale, around 10 months old A big, strong bird with a calm and confident temperament. He’s been well looked after and is in excellent condition. Ideal for breeding
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The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a
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Help a Young Future Farmer Grow Her Dream – Pedigree Partridge Brahma Eggs for Sale! Hello! My name is Natalya, and I’m a young chicken keeper with a big dream of becoming a farmer one day I’m saving
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Cockerel and 3 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b