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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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? I have chickens, cockerels, chicks, and eggs ready now. Live Birds (Adult): £30 each Chicks: £15 each Fertile & Organic Eggs: 12 for £6 – great for
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For sale Gold Partridge Brahma Chicks 2 born on 19.4.26 6 born on 29.4.26 1 born on 2.5.26 Unsexed as still to young Still require heat All doing great Mother and Father in the photos, they are big s
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This listing is for 6 eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Please read up on blue black splash genetics as blue birds do not breed true - some chicks can be bl
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8 gorgeous ISA Brown Pullets! £17.50 each or £120 for the lot. They are 6 weeks old and super friendly. Please message for any questions/photos & videos.
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around 60 mixed game hens all last years birds laying very well good broodys nice tame birds thinning a few down as have lots of chicks to raise up i have lots of photos upon request anymore questions
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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are
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Current availability: More chicks hatching shortly. 27th April: 4 chicks (mostly black). Sold unsexed £5 each. On heat. 5th April: 14 chicks (multiple colours). 1 black pullet available £12. Boys a
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Pure breed and mixed poultry eggs available from a healthy, well kept flock. Breeds include: Black Appenzeller (rare), Brahma, Rhode Island Reds, Polish, Cream Legbar (blue egg layers), Runner Ducks,
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Absolutely beautiful Frizzle Bantam pair looking for a loving new home. Included: • 1 black frizzle hen • 1 copper/red frizzle cockerel Both birds have gorgeous curly feathering, fluffy feathered fe
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Handsome Bantam Cockerels, Approx 9 months old. They were born early August 25, I’m not sure of the exact date. New loving homes needed, each would love some ladies to care for! Home bred from our
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Beautiful friendly trio of Ayam Cemani 🖤 I have hatched gorgeous chicks off these guys this summer and they are now ready for their new home The price is for 2 laying hens and proven cockerel. (I d
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Chicks due on 21st May. Girls £10 Boys £3 Hatching eggs available. Fantastic fertility results. £12 for 6 eggs. Pick up only. The girls will lay a blue or pale green egg. Photos show chicks an
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We have some very heathy pure breed Peking Bantam chicks ready for sale. Lavender Lemon cuckoo Millefleur All hens and cockerels are ready for new homes at 9 weeks Please see photos of the chicks

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Dominique American Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed and photos of grandparents available. Super friendly, hea
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APHA Registered Flock. All home bred. Available, pullets from my quality Silver Laced Wyandotte bantams. Photos are of the growers and the parent birds. These are fully feathered pullets, running in a
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USA silkie chicks Mixed colours Hatched 28/02 Unsexed - takes about 3 months to sex 1 white, 1 buff and 3 different partridge Some photos of hens from my flock I also have three Hens for sale.
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I have 7 female Ayam cemanis (second photos - 2 that appear possible males), off heat between 6-7 weeks old. Parents are dark fibro and owned by me and have no leakage.
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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs Our first chicks of the season began hatching on 20/03 and will continue through to 22/03. A range of breeds is available, and all chicks will be vaccinated agains
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🐔Beautiful Pekin Bantams Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Pekin bantams available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfect for
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🐔Beautiful POL Hybrid hens Available 🐔 We currently have one of the largest selections of stunning point of lay hybrid hens available, with over 20 varieties to choose from, including coloured egg
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🐔Beautiful large fowl Brahma Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of large fowl Brahma available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making
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Chicks: More chicks due around Wednesday 20th. Day old to 2 weeks chicks are priced at £10. 4 available: hatched 2nd May. 1 available: hatched 11th May. 2 to 4 week old chicks are priced at £12. 2
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🐔Beautiful Poland Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Poland and Padovanas (beared Polands) chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and doc