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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Hi, i have 6 hens, one silky, 3 bantams, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte and one White Leghorn, due to a divorce i am now not able to provide a safe space for them anymore, I am based in Tamworth, they are a

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White leghorn hybrid white egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they are the top egg layers
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We have the following available; - 35 weeks old laying black leghorn £35 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay corder valley rangers £20 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay white leghorns £20 each. - 16-18
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We have 7 chickens looking for a new home. We don't have anyone to take care of them whilst we go are away for a while. We have 5 rhode island reds which are ex battery hens we rescued about 2 years
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A selection of cream legbars and Exchequer leghorn pullets ( 8 weeks old) A trio of exchequer leghorns(18 weeks old, price on enquiry) Bred from good parent stock. PRICE IS PER BIRD!!
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🐔 Pure Breed Chickens Available 🐔 We have a lovely range of pure breed chickens available, aged from 1 month old through to Point of Lay (POL). ✅ Guaranteed Females Available breeds: * LF Brahma
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Point of lay white stars/ white leghorns 17/18 weeks old Lay 300 plus white eggs Fully vaccinated ***Price *** £10 each 10 plus £9 each 20 plus £8.50 each 50 plus £7.50 each Discount on l
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A pair of exchequer leghorns 2026 hatched Good quality Will start to lay Lots of other birds available as well
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I have a batch of pullets available now to collect at Point of Lay, check us out on reviews via “Chickwood Poultry” on Facebook. Here is a price list AT POL : Light Sussex Hybrids - £20 Isabella L
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Lots of choice with our pure breed chickens. All between 20 and 22 weeks old. Cream Legbars (£25 each) - lay a blue egg Exchequer Leghorns (£23 each) - lay a white egg Light Sussex (£23 each) -
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These are the breeds i currently have available: Hybrids: - White star (white eggs) ⚪️ - Partridge leghorn (white eggs) ⚪️ - Silver Duckwing (white eggs) ⚪️ - Blue Splash (white eggs) ⚪️ - Lavedner s
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🐣 NEWLY HATCHED CHICKS AVAILABLE 🐣 We are delighted to share that we had one of our best hatching rates of 2026, and this is our last hatch of the year! 🎉 📅 Hatching Date: 28.09.2026 ✅ All chic
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6 chicks available mixed of Anconas black Orpington and black leghorn, £8 each dm me for more information 2-3 day old
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Lovely young Polish × Leghorn-type cockerel looking for a new flock and a few ladies of his own. He’s a very striking chap with beautiful white/cream plumage, a bright red comb and a little bit of cre
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Small number of up to week-old Gold Partridge Brahma X and Buff Orpington X chicks in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21. Latest batch hatched 15/10/26. Crossed with: 📌 Rhode Island Red 📌 White Leghorn 📌
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Beautifully feathered young cockerel for sale. Approximately 24 weeks old. Healthy and happy. Ready to go!
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I have a young pair of young leghorns hatch by myself and from my own brown leghorn bantams. I have attached picture of my brown leghorns in to this advert 1 cockerel 1 hen. I will not separate They c