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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Cutest pure breed unsexed silkie chicks for sale from a day old, bearded silkie parents. Pictures include some of the parents that are breeding and some of the chicks that I have hatched and the eggs I have. All chicks are happy & healthy and tame, they will be eating and drinking & handled before leaving to go for their forever homes. * They have the signature five to
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Fresh Bantam Silkie hatching eggs, laid daily from our proven, fertile flock. Our Silkies are healthy, well cared for and kept in accordance with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. We take care to collect and handle our eggs appropriately to give them the best possible start for incubation. Colours within our flock include: Lavender Splash Lavender White
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I have mixed chicks for sale. 5 of them 5 weeks old. They are healthy each £15. If you will buy all you will get more discount.
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I have several of this years hatches left :) boys and girls in multiple different colours :) all between 13-16 weeks old. I also have some younger ones which will need heat atleast at night given the
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Goldtop Bantam female chicks, guaranteed to be female (light Sussex x silkies) Silver duckwing wellsummers chick's , large fowl (unsexed). Will require heat for a few weeks. All nice healthy chick's
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Unsexed and require heat for a couple of weeks Great little characters Collection only from Congleton
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I have some pure white silkie cockerels about 4 months old and some unique Maran mixes. All £10 each. The fathers are gentlemen to their flocks and have never shown aggression to people, and their s
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I have 5 bantam silkie chicks and 1 polish frizzle for new homes, 3 are 9 weeks and 3 are 7 weeks, they were originally hatched for a school but they are unable to take them due for unforeseen circums
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We have the following available; - 35 weeks old laying black leghorn £35 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay corder valley rangers £20 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay white leghorns £20 each. - 16-18
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I have USA silkie cockerals looking for new homes . These are lovely looking birds but unfortunately I have too many cockerels
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☁️ Meet our first little batch of oven-baked ‘Pilkies’ — Pekin × Silkie chicks, hatched between 9–11 August 🐣 Their mums are our beautiful Silkie girls, originally sourced from excellent-quality sto
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We have a selection of POL unrelated pairs and trios available. All born this year. All bred to keep for ourselves originally. Questions welcome. Happy to accept sensible offers. LAST FEW REMAINING-
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3 silkie chicks £10each for chick On chick crumb
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Silkie Cockerell can be abit hot headed but is kept with 2 other big buff cocks so on his own will probably be ok. Very well looked after and in good condition Collection near skipton N.yorks
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🐥 SILKIE CHICKS 🐥 🐣 20/7/26 🎨 Beautiful colours in this hatch 📍 Leyland, Lancashire.
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They are from polish mixed hen and a silkie rooster One frizzle, 7 months old, and the other is 3 months old. Ready to go to a new home Both are free, and can deliver for a small fee up to 15mile ra
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I am a hobby breeder of silkies and regularly have chicks and hatching eggs available. Currently have 11 chicks available hatched 10th October 3 black a pale ginger and the rest a mixture of white an
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Unsexed usa silkie really beautiful bundles of fluff Some are available now ready for there new homes. Any questions by all means contact me. Adults are not for sale. £25 each from 5 weeks old onwards
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Hatched 17 May 2026 from APHA registered stock. Remaining colours are blacks and golds/buffs. Price is £45 per bird - collection only from TN15 0NX.
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This sweet boy is absolutely gorgeous and he has a lovely temperament too! Deserves to have his own ladies 😍
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Delivery within the uk £25 for 6 eggs £40 for 12 eggs Collection £15 for 6 eggs £25 for 12 eggs We only send the freshest eggs possible over maximum 2 days with next day delivery, giving you en
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2 silkies cockerels 16 weeks great pets but cant keep them where we are want them to go to someone who's going to look after them
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I hand raised some chicks and have 2 gorgeous red silkie roosters that I can’t keep as I already have a rooster in the flock. They’re 6 months old and friendly. Gorgeous boys £15 each
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🐥🤍 POLISH & SILKIE CHICKS & YOUNG BIRDS AVAILABLE 🤍🐥 We currently have a beautiful selection of Polish, Polish Frizzle and Silkie chicks available, from day olds up to 4 weeks old. 🐣 All our ch