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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☁️ Meet our first little batch of oven-baked ‘Pilkies’ — Pekin × Silkie chicks, hatched between 9–11 August 🐣 Their mums are our beautiful Silkie girls, originally sourced from excellent-quality sto
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2 silkies One grey one black Unsexed as too young Are about 9/10 weeks old. Are very friendly, will come sit on your knee. Buyer must have suitable and safe set up before purchasing.
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I have mixed chicks for sale. 6 of them 3days and 3x 1 month old. They are healthy each £15. If you will buy all you will get more discount. Only left 3 chicks. Black, white & grey.
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20 week old creamlegbar pullets for sale,very quiet birds,3 x frosted and 3 grey ones,blue egg layers,and you can tell when you hatch chick which are male and female
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🐔 Grey Pekin Bantams for Sale 🐔 I have 10 lovely Grey Pekin bantams available, approximately 3 months old. ✨ 7 females ✨ 3 males They are healthy, active and well cared for, and have been raised
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Grey black lacey cockerels around 3 months old. If you need to diversify or want to introduce a greater variety these are a lovely addition to the flock.. Daddy Lacey is a lovely bird.. Have been used
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I was not intending to hatch this summer but my hens had other ideas, so I have a few lovely young Cream Legbar boys looking for flocks of their own. Digit is 18 weeks old and just starting to crow,
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Boys, two available. Hand reared. Extremely friendly. Lovely grey and white colouring
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4 Silkies for sale 2 Black Hens £45 1 Grey Cockerel £10 1 Black cockerel £5 Excellent pets for children Very friendly! come to you when you whistle for food. Grown up with Children and dogs.
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I have just 3 Blue Silkie chicks available, and they are absolutely gorgeous! 😍 These little ones are 2 days old, healthy, strong and in perfect condition, and come from exceptional show-quality, aw
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Two beautiful home hatched pure bred Silkie cockerels. Very well handled and easy to look after. Good homes needed. One silvery grey named Grey Stoke and one black named Black Bomb
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Silkie Hens; White, black, choc brown, splash, Lavander, cuckoo & gold partridge. Cockerel is Grey Splash. Very high success rates. 6 eggs = £10 free collection or can post for an additional £4 Chic
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Duke is a lovely 6-month-old Silkie cockerel. Unfortunately, we’re having to find him a new home as we’re downsizing our flock. He is friendly, has been handled by children from a young age and is us
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£15 each I have 5 hens And 1 Rooster Looking for a living home 3 hens are brown colour 1 grey hen 1 black hen 1 white rooster
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6 tame bantam Cockerels. All born during week commencing 08/06/26. Putting them around 9 weeks old. 2 x black barred pekin bantam Cockerels 3x pale grey cockerels (2 identical, one black beaked) 1 X