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 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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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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🐓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 vac
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Beautiful home-raised Silkie chicken available from our small countryside flock near Stansted / Great Dunmow. We regularly have available: 🥚 Fertilised hatching eggs 🐥 Silkie chicks of different ag
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Beautiful selection of Silkie, Poland and Sablepoot bantams available. All birds are 18–19 weeks old and are healthy, well cared for, and ready for their new homes. Lovely birds with great personaliti
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🐣 Chicks & Hatching Eggs Available – PoultryPals.co.uk 🐔 Our chicks have hatched today! All are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis. 🐓 Large Fowl Brahma × 2 – gentle giants with stunning co
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We have some beautiful polish chicks available In blue, black, white and laced. Some frizzles also available. From our breeding pens in coloured pairs and trios. Polish are the most docile breed of
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French Black Copper Marans will lay dark chocolate coloured eggs. Parent chickens come from a renowned breeder and I only select the darkest eggs to hatch. White silkies - these birds have black ski
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Pure breed and mixed poultry eggs available from a healthy, well kept flock. Breeds include: Black Appenzeller (rare), Brahma, Rhode Island Reds, Polish, Cream Legbar (blue egg layers), Runner Ducks,
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I have various breeds of fertile hatching eggs for incubation Collection or posting can be arranged Brahma LF Darks Isabella Lemon Pyle Buff Colombian Gold partridge Silver spangled Appenzelle
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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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We have a few chicken breeds on our family smallholding and offer hatching eggs, day olds and week olds available in small numbers. (Older chicks available later in the season) see pics of parents and
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🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin