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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Available for collection or ready for delivery Barbu d’uccle eggs £3/each Silkie eggs £3 each in the following colours: Gold Blue Splash White Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s We can also do mixed boxes. All eggs are £3 plus postage which is £4.65 for either 6 or 12. Minimum order of 6 eggs. Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and you will be provided with a tracki

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Silkie chicks just hatched this week. Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s too.

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Day old Pekin and Brahma chicks unsexed £10 2 week old silkie chicks unsexed £15 3 week old pekin chicks £12 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£70 Colombian wyandotte bantam hen Pekin hen Hybrid hens Silkie hens Orpington hen Egyptian fayoumi pair Brahma trio Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock Paint silkie pair Quails available from day olds to layin

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We have 8 beautiful silkie chicks available 🥰 They are unsexed as it’s too early to tell what sex they are. They hatched on the 15 and 16th of April. They have had there multivitamins and minerals and are full of life. They will need a heat lamp or plates for a few weeks until they get there adults feather in. £10 per chick

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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each

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6 Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Lavender splash, lavender, white, black, light brown and dark brown. Eggs are sold stric

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A lovely little boy looking for a forever home. He is our pet and lives at home but unfortunately doesn't get along with our elderly dog so with a great sadness we have decided to re-home him. He was
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Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 3 left now! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!

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Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light Sussex speckeldy) £1.50 per egg *Show quality Blue/Black Silkie £3.00 per egg *Blue Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Black Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Lave
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SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambridgeshire Border)
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I have for sale a white silkie cross hen with 15 silkie cross chicks she’s a brilliant mum all chicks are eating well and healthy £150 for the family

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Day old silkie chicks available Lovely friendly little birds from healthy parents Ready for new homes On chick crumb and will need to be under heat Price will go up as they grow HATCHING EGGS A
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Hi I have for sale various breeds on chicks including Pekins,silkies,silver French maran, cream legbar silverlaced,Wyandottes. Will have more hatching on the 20th April
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Available hatching eggs from my pens of Purebred USA Silkies. Pens include Chocolate paint/paint Lemon Buff/blue buff White/black/blue and splash Black Mottled Black Mottled showgirls These a

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I had 2 silkies for sale to good homes. I hatched these from eggs myself. Unfortunately I need to rehome at least 1 as I only have a 2 females and the males will fight. They have good temperament and love some fuss. Great with kids and cats

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🐣 Day-old chicks available 🐣 Buff Orpingtons & Silver Laced Orpingtons – From large, friendly parent birds – Well handled from hatch – Raised on high-protein feed with added vitamins 🔸 Unsexed 🔸 Will require heat for approx. 6 weeks Also available: • Cream Legbars • Black Copper Marans • Olive Eggers • Silkies & USA Silkies • Ayam Cemani Message for availability an
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Hi, I’ve got Silkie hatching eggs available at £2 each plus postage. They come from 7 different colour pens: cuckoo, mottled, buff, splash, red, red pyle, and mixed, so there’s a really nice variety o

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Day old light Sussex £6 each Various colour silkies £9 each 3 cuckoo Silkies & 8 Black Orpington at 2 weeks old £10 each Hatching weekly so will be more breeds available in coming weeks Feeders . Drinkers and chick feed also available to purchase

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I have various breeds of fertile hatching eggs for incubation Collection or posting can be arranged Brahma LF Darks Isabella Lemon Pyle Buff Colombian Gold partridge Silver spangled Appenzelle

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Have s mixture of Bantams, silkies and seebright some pure breed some cross... Hatched this week and still some hatching. £25 Hens £15 Roosters 🐓

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I have 22 chickens, various breeds (easter egger, Warren browns, silkies and others) and various coops for sale. There are 4 that are 4 years old, the rest are between 1 year and 18 months. Chickens

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The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a

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We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots, Padovana, Japanese bantams and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check w

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These two girls live free range in my garden. They are called Bingo and Bluey and are beautiful friendly pets, who lay eggs lol. One is a silkie and the other polish crossed with naked Neck. Best home
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.