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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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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For a loving kind forever home only. Sadly I have room for only one boy. Volkan is a cross between a handsome tailed bearded blue araucana crossed with an Orpington x Cream Crested Legbar hybrid and a gorgeous gold silkie, so carries the blue egg gene (c/o both Araucana and Legbar genes) meaning his female offspring will likely lay green eggs. Hatched indoors and raised
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We have a massive selection of Chicks and Ducklings hatching all the time, feel free to come and see them any time we’re open. We offer our full starter sets for £69, this is pictured in the advert. Ducklings are priced from 10-£25each & chicks are £8-12 each We don’t sell single chicks and it’s collection only. We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in
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Bantam Silkies, bearded, non-bearded. Guaranteed female at point of lay ie 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated to commercial standards. Collection from Stafford area

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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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I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair
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Young chickens available, about 5 weeks old, mix between males/females( not the pictures in the advert, please message me if you would like some pictures) Collection/cash only
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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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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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Lakenvelder bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we have 4 left very stunning
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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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Hatching Dates: 22–23/05/2026 All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis. Large Fowl: * Exchequer Leghorn * Isabella Brahma * Blue Brahma, Black Brahma, Splash Blue Brahma Bantams: * Partridge Wyandotte * Lavender Pekin * Lemon Millefleur Sablepoot ✨ From Previous Hatch – 12/05/2026 * 3 × Guaranteed Female Bantam Welsummer (now one week old) * Lar
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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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I have 3 female chickens all are perfectly healthy and lay eggs everyday. 2 of them are classic red ones and the third one is a black laced polish chicken.
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Lots of chicks hatching weekly in the following breeds: 🐣Usa silkies 🐣Buff Orpington’s 🐣Silver Laced Orpington’s 🐣Gold Laced Orpington’s 🐣Marans 🐣Olive Eggers (female) 🐣Cream Legbars (fe
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Off heat chicks for sale, will lay olive eggs. Hatched at home now ready to leave. £10 each…2 males rest females
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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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Cream Crested Legbar Chicks These are Female and will lay a blue egg This is an auto sexing breed which can be sexed from hatch They require a heat plate/lamp until fully feathered Please bring a
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Day old cream legbar chicks for sale. This is a blue egg laying, auto sexing breed. Currently 5 females and 1 male available. Please message for more information. £15 a chick.
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We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Bluebells, Black Rocks, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All 18 weeks approx. All female and fully vaccinated. We also hav
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We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkies and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available approx 16-17 weeks old. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.
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I have got some beautiful pekin bantam female growers for sale. They are 4 week old. They make lovely pet and really nice mixed colour birds. Collection near Ely littleport. The price for each female
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Chicks off heat Around 4 weeks old Mixture of breeds, polish, moran, legbar, easter egger, white star. All sexed, all female. First come first served basis Collection only £10 each