

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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🐥 Pekin Bantam Pullets 🐥 We are breeders of Pekin Bantams and have some lovely young pullets available, aged 12–16 weeks. Available in some beautiful and rare colours: • Blue • Lemon Cuckoo •
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Due to unforeseen circumstances I need to sell of my chickens. There are a variety of breeds, mainly hens. Some layers £25, some POL £20 and a few young hens. Cockerill legbar (sold) and white mixed b
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4 stunning Serama pullets at POL. £35 each Friendly and chatty little busy bodies. Serama is the smallest chicken breed so currently eating ground growers pellets. Come Spring or straight away if it
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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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🐔✨ 16-WEEK-OLD POLISH PULLETS ✨🐔 💕 ALL LADIES — NO COCKS! 💕 We have a gorgeous selection of 16-week-old Polish pullets looking for their new loving homes! 🥰 These girls are beautifully feather
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POL pullets ready to collect now Vaccinated and worm treated Very sociable healthy strong birds In stock there are 🐓bluebells 🐓 rhode rocks 🐓CouCou 🐓BBF 🐓 lightstar 🐓 medics 🐓and a
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I have some Sussex bantam pullets available from my registered smallholding (CPH number available). Sussex are a lovely calm breed with the bantams laying 180 - 200 eggs a year. All are hatched here
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We currently have Cream Legbars (blue egg layers)x 2 Copper maran (Dark brown egg)x3 pekin bantams penciled Wyandotte x1 Zombie hen x1 Silver laced Brahma x2 Warren hen aged 3 x1 £5 Cockerels availab