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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We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or £9 each if you buy 5 !✨ The Olive Eggers are either Araucana or Cream Legbar crossed with Copper Black Maran and lay a stunning Deep Olive Egg! We also have some F2 Olive Eggers in the mix too which will lay either a very deep Oli
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

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Silkie hatching eggs for sale 6 for £15 Chicks available also Point of lay available Breeding pairs also available We are based just outside of Haywards Heath. For more info please contact Natasha - ************

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Various breeds Bluebell green eggers white cream legbar appelenzer the last one so are £10 each or all 15 for £120

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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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Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £10 12 eggs for £20 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including
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I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod

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Two Pekin hens, one Lavender and one Silver Partridge, available. Both have just started laying. Lovely birds, very sweet. Only selling as I have chicks coming through and need to make room as they’re
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I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eg
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Faverolles are a French breed & are very distinctive with a salmon colour, bearded chests & 5 toes. They have a quiet & docile temperament happy in any size garden. They are ideal for first time chick

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Lovely natured boy, hatched by me last summer. Blue egg gene. Needs his own flock now. Collection from Ware, East Herts.
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Currently hatched out 14 quail chicks Selling all Each chick £8 or 2 for £15 All 14 would £80 These will increase on price due age All golden quail lay lovely big eggs Based in se9

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Lovley dark grey silkie chick looking for a new home. In good health. Must go to a home that already has chickens, ideally other silkies or small breed chickens.

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6 days old Pekin and Brahma chicks unsexed £12 5 week old pekin chicks £15 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 14 week old silkies £35 POL £20-£70 Pekin hens Hybrid hens Orpington hens Breed

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I have quail eggs, producing some really lovely colours. Mini silver apple yards , adorable friendly small ducks. Lovely mixture of hybrid, mixture of different colour eggs. Red laced Indian Game. Bea

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available for collection or ready for delivery 4 brahma eggs £3/each 6 pekin bantam eggs £3/each 6 olive eggers eggs £3/each 20 mixed breed (lucky dip ) £2/each postage ,next day delivery with ro

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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo

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Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please mes
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Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5
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Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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Some are buff and some are speckled - mixed colours and sex. Photos included of parents. Successful hatching 15/18. Happy to sell fertile eggs too - £10 for 6, plus P&P. Chicks are £10 each.

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I have 2 bantam chicks that are 2 weeks old and 12 more hatching on 17/04/2026 The 2 weeks old ones are £17 and the ones hatching are £15 each. I ALSO HAVE BANTAM HATCHING EGGS £4 FOR 6 AND £5 SHIPPIN

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High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your flock. 🐓 Available Breeds: Aseel (pre-booking only) Russian Orloff (show birds)

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We need to sell as was sold to us as a female. Loves a cuddle once you’ve got hold of him! ************
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.