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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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 Leghorns - £20 Thank you very much. Please let me know.

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Light Sussex Rhode rock Barred rock hens All 14 weeks upto point of lay Vaccinated £14 each Discount on bulk purchase on 20 or more
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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 chicks vaccinated against Marek's Large Fowl (LF): • Buff Sussex, • Light Sussex • Brahma (Blue, Black, Isabella & Splash) • Exchequer Leghorn Bantams: • Wyandotte, • Millefl
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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) - lay a cream egg Cuckoo Marans (£23 each) - Lay a brown egg Buff partridge Brahmas (£35 each) - lay a cream egg Cockerels also available. Collection from Earl Shilton.

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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 vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star£23.00 Light Sussex £23.00
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12 x light Sussex x 4 months old hens & cocks all to go together £25 collect wilburton Any questions please message collection only
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I am looking to rehome my 2 light sussex hens and and 1 Burford brown hen plus my light sussex cockerel. They all need to go together.
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Six lovely Warren's laying eggs must go I can't keep the 14 year old son had a tantrum and went home to his mums so they have to go ten pounds each or 50 for all six, all got two yound light Sussex £7
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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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A great selection of mix bantams including pekin,frizzles, light Sussex.
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Hi I have, 9 chickens for sale, £10 each. They is 2 blue bells, 3 black rock, 3 Rhode island red, and 1 light Sussex mixed. They are between, 18 months and 2 years, some are going through, a molt and
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Chickens available Peterborough. After an overly successful home hatch we have some hens and roos available. Please note I will only sell the pairs together because I was extremely unlucky and hatch
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He is alert, active, and ready to watch over his own flock of hens. Located in the local area and free to an excellent, caring home. He is a beautiful, healthy Light Sussex cockerel with gorgeous plum
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Small number of week-old Dark Brahma X chicks in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21. Crossed with: 📌 Rhode Island Red 📌 White Leghorn 📌 Buff Orpington (Sold - reservations for next hatch welcome) Individ
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🖤 Freddie – Gorgeous Polish Cockerel Looking for a Lovely Home 🐓✨ Meet Freddie, a truly beautiful Polish cockerel with an amazing personality and exceptionally striking feathers. His plumage is th
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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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We have hatched 4 Large birds this spring . Pure Aseel male Osaka shamo female These are from my breeding pair. 4 males available , as you can see from the parents there going to look amazing.
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We have a wide range of point of lay hybrid layer hens available including: Emeralds (blue or olive eggs) Tutti Frutti (rainbow eggers, could lay blue, olive, brown or white eggs) Light Sussex (bro
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I have various breeds of last years cockerels. Blue Maran Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Splash Maran They are suitable for breeding, the table or re-sale
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I have two very calm, tame cockerels, Henry and George who need a new home. They've been hand fed and reared with young children. They have been lovely pets. They are ready for a flock of their own.
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Beautiful Light Sussex hens looking for their new homes. Lovely young female Light Sussex, healthy, active and well cared for. A great choice for anyone looking to add to their flock. Light Sussex a
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Lots of hatching eggs currently available! Mixed Colour Bantam Silkies Mixed Colour Bantam Polish Blue Laced Wyandotte Bantams Gold Laced Wyandotte Bantams Buff Laced Wyandotte Bantams Barred Wy

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4 pure breed light Sussex point of lay pullets - These pullets are 18 weeks old and have been looked after amazingly - they are now looking for a new home - £22.50 each but open to offers - 3 females
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Hi. I have available 1 13 week old light sussex 12 week old light Sussex Young barred rock Please note all are males as whole flock has been sold except these 3. The barred rock has just started cr