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 bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs
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Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

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Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks
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Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed
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Bovan brown and white star ,eggs machine (around ************ eggs yearly ) ready for new house .28 weeks old

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brahma 28 weeks old ,laying eggs £50/each or deal 4 hens and 1 brahma rooster £210 pekin bantam 28 weeks old ,laying eggs £40/each or £175 for 5 bovan brown £30 each or £150 for 6 white star £30 each oe £250 for 10 silkies 3 white and 1 yellow £45/each or £150 for all
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Lakenvelder bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we have 4 left very stunning
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We have a lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include cuckoo, splash, black, white and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton Other breeds available please see other adverts 🐓
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These hens will be ready to go any time after 26th May when they have had their third and final salmonella innoculations. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback per bird is 5 weeks. Discounts for large orders. Ask for a price.
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3 white silkie and 1 patridge /gold hens 24 weeks old ,just start laying eggs £40/each or £150 for all
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Currently have 3 mums hatched chicks Selling due to space, selling each chicks at £10 or 5 for £40 Mum with chicks prices below Mum with 9 chicks £ ££100 Mum with 10 chicks £ 110 Mum with 15 chick
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Lavender Pekin bantam pullets 8 weeks old - off heat Lovely healthy birds Guaranteed hens I also have Columbian, black, silver partridge, gold partridge, blue and various colourings. Please no of
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Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All vaccinated and wormed. £15 each. Discounts for larger orders. Collection from Earl Shilton Please see our other adverts or our website for other breeds available www.sheltonep
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Beautiful brahma chicks available ranging from day olds to 3 weeks old. All come from our lovely pet brahmas who are a lovely size and colours Available - Buff Columbian Black and White £8 each

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17 weeks old point of lay hens for sale All lay over ************ eggs a year Breeds available Warren- brown egg layer Leghorn - white egg layer Rhode rock - bit dark egg layer Selling each at £25 or buy 5 hens for £100

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Currently have lovely day Pekin chicks for sales Lot of colour available Selling each for £10 or 5 for £45
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Three adorable fluffy chicks looking for a new home! 🐥🐥🐥 Healthy, active, and full of character, these little ones are perfect for anyone starting a backyard flock or adding to their collection. Ha
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Hatched 09/05/26 £3 each for Olive Eggers Or 4 for £10 Unsexed Also available Brahmas chicks £10 each Pekin Bantams £5 each All chicks are unsexed Collection only Please note chicks are young and therefore still require a heat source. Also available, Pair of white silkies, 6 months old, £40
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WORLDS SMALLEST CHICKEN!!! Serama are friendly, confident and love to be around people, which makes them an ideal addition to a garden set up. I have available some very pretty well handled young Serama, ready for their new home. LAST FEW REMAINING including a Silkied Pullet Sold either as a pair (cockerel & pullet)£25 or trio (cockerel & 2 Pullets)£50

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Fresh Bantam Polish 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: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi

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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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Young Polish cockerel, only a few months old. Parents can be seen in person when collecting if interested £10

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Silkie roosters for sale £30 each (One left, shown in picture with a silkie hen) I currently have around 3 or 4 hens left, but are selling those either as pairs or trios with a rooster. Silkie hens (both regular silkies and naked neck/showgirl silkies): £50 each Peeking Bantam hens: £40 each As mentioned above, hens can only be purchased together with a rooster. NO
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Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each