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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Easter eggers and white leghorn chickens.. 6 weeks plus ready togo to new homes. Fed on growers pellets Not long till laying at point of lay. Mixed colours available All can live outside in coops no heat plates or lights needed.
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We have a range of hybrid pullets available, all 18-20 weeks old, which means they will be laying in the next few weeks. Types available: 🐔Olive Eggers (limited) -80% chance of laying olive eggs, 20% brown 🐔Bluebelles 🐔Dark Eggers 🐔Speckled 🐔Blacktail Reds 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Black Rocks Olive eggers are £25, all others are £20 each. Collection only, Garswood WN4 (
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? I have chickens, cockerels, chicks, and eggs ready now. Live Birds (Adult): £30 each Chicks: £15 each Fertile & Organic Eggs: 12 for £6 – great for hatching or eating Breeds available: 1. Silkie 2. Polish Silkie 3. Japanese Bantam 4. Legbar Other breeds also available – see all types in the photos. All raised natural
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Bresse Gauloise chickens are a dual-purpose chicken breed – great for both eggs and meat. Our chickens (APHA registered) are from four Bresse breeding stocks and live with plenty of outdoor space and
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Very handsome chap. A great protector of his girls. I adopted him a few months ago but I am unable to keep him due to noise complaints so I'm afraid he is looking for his forever home
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2 lovely bantam silkie hens for sale. Approaching point of lay. Silkies make lovely cuddly pets if handled regularly. These are from our fully Apha registered home. Price is for both
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Ko shamo pair, 10.5 weeks old. Wheaton Hen and a black & red stag. From brilliant lines and will make a great pair. Based in Trafford, Manchester
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The hens are £35 each. Laying eggs Thy are well looked after, healthy and friendly Rhode island hens
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- Beautiful unsexed silkie chicks - Will need heat for a few weeks - All hens and cockerels can be seen on collection.
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Pekin hatching eggs fir sale ,mixed colours 100% hatching rate so far .Only a limited number of eggs available as the incubator is full £12 per half dozen 36 available. Collect from Llandudno Juncti
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£20 for 6 eggs postage (collection also available) We have hatching Indian runner duck eggs available with a very high fertility rate. Eggs are all freshly laid and can be collected or posted for
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20 weeks old, some laying already. About 40 available. Vaccinated and wormed. No other breeds available at present.
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Young red orpington pure breed cockerel, approx 14 weeks old, will look stunning once matured. Very calm and placid. Bought as a pullet but turned out to be a cockerel. Would keep him if I could. Fr
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6 week old Rhode Island Red cockrells 3 avaliable Hatched from incubator Message for any more info
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Stunning Golden Partridge Pekin Bantam hen. Just over 12 months old. Lovely pet looking for some companions.
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We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w
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5 black orpingtons available Unsexed. Hatched on 3rd June. Available immediately. £15 each chick.
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Vorwerk Mixed ages available From 2 weeks upto 13 weeks old Deals on 10 plus Other breeds we carry Polish Polish frizzle Silkies Ayam Cemani Sarama Old English Game For any I did just ask
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Group of 5 chickens, 3 hens and 2 cockerels. Must go as a group. Lovely pearl grey colour, hens all producing eggs and the boys get along well.
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Wellsummer, USA sillies black and white, cuckoo morans, cream legbar, light Sussex, sliver duckwings, Various chicks, various ages, various prices available
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Serama and pekin chicks for sale lovely temperments and colours Still need heat Collection only They are 10 pound each
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🐓 HENS & COCKERELS AVAILABLE 🐓 Beautiful mixed bantams and Easter Egger/Araucana-type crosses available now 🐥 A lovely variety of colours and feathering including: ✨ Blue & lavender types ✨ Black
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🐓 Serama Bantam Chickens & Roosters – The Smallest Chicken in the World! 🐣 Looking for high-quality, friendly, and stunning ornamental birds? We have beautiful, purebred Serama Bantam chickens avai
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Beautiful chicks from day old Range of breeds: Silkies Showgirls Marans Skylines (blue/pink/olive eggs) Vorwerks Swedish flowers Silkie crosses (good chance of olive eggs) I always keep for 48hrs t