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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Chicks for sale now off heat breeds are Pekins various colours Black silkies Silver laced Wyandotte bantams Old English silver duck wing large fowl Chicks on heat Pekins various colours Copper
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3 x rare breed red Sussex bantam cockerals. 11 weeks old, well looked after lovely birds. £10 each
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High-Quality USA Bearded Silky & Polish Chicks – All Colours Available! We have a stunning selection of chicks ready for new homes! Our USA Bearded Silkies, of exceptional quality, and famous for thei
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FOR SALE: High-Quality USA Bearded Silky & Polish Chicks – All Colours Available! We have a stunning selection of chicks ready for new homes! Our USA Bearded Silkies, of exceptional quality, and fam
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Available large fowl Araucana pullets mainly black, from blue/green egg layers. These are a Rare breed and yet will lay well, and are quiet to handle. Mine rarely go broody. Araucana are a Medium siz
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Rare breed. Surplus cockerel from last year's breeding. Would cross well with leghorns or sussexes, or any solid coloured chickens. Gentle nature, beautiful stunning plumage. Does crow.
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I have 4 gorgeous young male Friesians looking for homes with girls. Friesians are considered a rare breed and are gorgeous little bantams. ***PLEASE NOTE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF OF INTERNET TO SH
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Rare breed Silver Campine pullets. Aged between 10-12 weeks old. £30 each. Friendly bird that can become quite tame with attention and handling. Lays a white medium sized egg and fairly well. PLEASE
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Chicks available, Barbu d’Uccle Millefleur and Pavlovskaya. Not sexed. Barbu d’Uccle are a pretty bantam breed, originally from Belgium. They are bearded and have feathered feet. Pavlovskya are a very
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Chocolate/russet seramas Buff/cream Seramas For sale (un sexed) (Serama in photo is parent, not for sale)
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Hi, I am a hobby breeder of USA variety of silkie chickens and Chinese painted quails. Have imported my birds from Poland, Belgium and Germany. Have variety of unique colours (not all of them are on t

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Rare Black & Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs from my small mixed-colour breeding group, bred true to type from award-winning exhibition lines. British Araucanas are a recognised traditional UK

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Beautiful pure Shetland hen hatching eggs available from my small home flock. Shetlands are a critically endangered Scottish landrace breed, known for their hardiness, foraging ability, and stunning n
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Follow on instagram link here for latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/chicken.man.sam?igsh=aTd6MndsOWF1d282&utm_source=qr Rare Ayam Ketawa (Laughing Chickens) for Sale – the breeding group/ a
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Due to having lots of success with chicks this year, I’m looking to pass on this pair of 2025 hatch Cochins. Cockerel - blue Hen - black. From this pairing it’s 50/50 chance of blue & black chick
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Various pure breed and rare breed rainbow egg layer chicks Plus Pekin bantam chicks From Various mottled groups blue, black, buff and chocolate Welsummer Bantam chicks Olive egg chicks Silverudds
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Beautiful Ayam Cemani Hatching Eggs 🖤 Rare Ayam Cemani These stunning all-black chickens are highly sought after for their unique appearance and excellent breeding quality.
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Pita Pinta Asturiana Hatching Eggs - Rare, traditional Spanish breed – increasingly hard to find in the UK. Beautifully marked birds with calm, friendly temperaments, perfect for both beginners and ex
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Swedish Flower Hen – Rare Breed Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Live Birds Hampshire One of Scandinavia’s rarest landrace breeds and genuinely hard to find in the UK. Every bird is different - the plumag
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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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WE WILL SOON BE PROUD OWNERS OF RARE BREED CHICKS SIRED BY CHUCK NORRIS and his son ERIC NORRIS OUR LARGE CUCKOO LEMON ORPINGTON and mahogany red ROOSTERS We are very proud to be small niche hobby b
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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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A lovely, eye catching group made up of one cockerel and two hens. Swedish Flowers are a rare heritage breed known for their calm, friendly nature and absolutely stunning, varied plumage no two birds