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 wide range of point of lay hybrid layer hens available including: Emeralds (blue eggs) Tutti Frutti (rainbow eggers, could lay blue, olive, brown or white eggs) Light Sussex (brown eggs)
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Faverolle hens for sale - pure breed - last image is of the parent chickens. will be at egg laying stage in another month or two. collection from near Whitley, close to the m62 Faverolles are a lov
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Laying Hens Chickens available Due to change of circumstances, I have some laying Hens available, only £5 each. 8 hens available at present Around 18 months old Wormed upto date I'm just outside
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A trio of game birds 1 cockerel and 2 hens The hens have are laying. Great little breeding group selling due to cutting down on our breeding groups
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I have 3 female buff Orpington’s, which are great layers and only a couple of years old. One is a lemon and the other two are standard. I also have 2 Plymouth Rock hens same age. The Orpington’s ar
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I have four copper maran hybrid hens for sale, they are laying on a regular basis, but due to winter coming the egg production is at roughly two a day. They are also molting so they will need their wi
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Laying hens for sale due to me moving back to a flat They will all come together just because I’ve had all of them for couple months now They’ll come with their feed feeders, water feeders, snacks, b
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Age: 12 months Looking for healthy, happy, free-range poultry? We have quality chickens and delicious farm-fresh eggs available. ✅ Healthy free-range chickens ✅ Fresh eggs collected daily ✅ Well
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£20 each or 6 for £100 Brown hens for sale. Located in Ipswich. Lovely egg laying hens looking for new homes.
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Hello I have a few pekin hens and wayndotte and polish hen for sale due to the amount I have I just want to down size as I’m flying out and I wanted them gone asap looking for £30 a hen some are point
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6 chickens available collection from Eastwood Nottingham ng16 can deliver locally if needed all laying hens would like them to go together if possible price is per chicken
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🐓 Point of Lay Pullets – Ready for Their New Homes 🐓 Looking to enjoy fresh eggs from your own garden? Our point of lay pullets are around 16–18 weeks old and are just about ready to start laying,
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I have two Cream Legbar hens hatched August 2025 and laying very well and two that hatched July 2026. All lovely birds, £40 each or all 4 for £150. Some older hens are available £20 each still layin
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Breeding set of Serama bantams. Approximately 5 months old and fully grown, laying fertile eggs. Three hens and one cockerel. Cockerel is good natured and quiet. Seramas are the smallest breed of chic
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I have pol variety of colours and older hens laying very well all vaccinated some pol already started laying Black Sussex Light Sussex Leghorns Copper marans
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Guaranteed Female Day Old Chicks For Sale - Available 26th October Warren – £10 Buy 5 get 1 free Buy 8 get 2 free Buy 10 get 3 free THE BEST productive laying hens, selected for reliable brown egg
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A variety of ornamental hens and cockerels of different ages. Superb laying bantams. Please contact Lynne (phone number in photos) for enquires and more details. From £5 depending on individuals chose
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Description: A lovely selection of fertile hatching eggs from our colourful mixed flock. Our hens lay a beautiful range of egg colours including blue/green, olive, cream, tan and rich brown, and the
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POL hens available White birds ~ Blue eggs ~ Laying now Brown birds ~ Brown eggs ~ Laying any day Fully vaccinated Collection from Wisbech or Ely
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Chickens, Bovan hybrid laying hens. All females, Laying well, 15 months old. £5 each or 6 for £25. Please ask if you have any questions.
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Both good layers. Looking for a good home for these girls. Welcome to come and see them. Desborough. Nn14 2pr
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These laying hens are 18 months old but still laying a few eggs but are needing happy retirement homes. They are a very friendly breed and become very tame so make lovely pets with the addition of a f
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3 hens available and 1 cockerel all Wyandotte cross Brahma breed. Beautiful colours and due to start laying. Cockerel only £10.00 Hens £25.00
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Pekin hen 1x Pekin cross serama Bonded pair to go together £25 for both Lovely hens will be laying soon