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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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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Unsexed. 7 x chicks available. Sold in minimum of pairs. Eating and drinking well. Will need to go under heat in a brooder. Collection only. Hatching eggs also available. Price is per chick. Hatched on 25/04/26
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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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Hello Unsexed sablepoot chicks available, £12 each, eating chick crumb, require heat! Please let me know any questions! Thanks
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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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I have a large cockerel available to a new home, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 Also, a trio of Pile Dutch bantams. Top exhibition quality, £80 the trio
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I’ve got 4 Hens hatched out in July 2025, they lay an egg everyday and one lays dark brown eggs. They’re very friendly and will happily will eat out of your hands. I’ve got a batch of Pekins hatching
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Light sussex hybrids Amber links Bluebell Speckledy Black hens All hens lay between 280 to 320 eggs per year Based in bedford All point of lay ranging from 23 to 32 weeks old.
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We have had a new hatch this weekend and now have Lavender Pekin Bantam day old chicks available. Priced at £12 each.

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vac
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1 x Oprington 1 x Pekin Bantham 1 x Araucana 3x Hybrid over 300 egs per year Available in Aylesbury, Bucks Prices differ on each Info: ************
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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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Hatched 09/05/26 Brahmas Pekin Bantams Oliver Eggers £5 each for Pekin’s and Olive/ Easter Eggers Or 5 for £20 Brahmas £10 each All unsexed Collection only Please note chicks are young and th
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World’s 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. Sold either in pairs (cockerel & pullet)£25 or trio (cockerel & 2 Pullets)£50

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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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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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Two pure breed Cream Legbar cockerels for sale Currently 9 weeks old Have been hand reared and well handled Only selling as we have only hens in our flock 15 pounds each

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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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Silver pencil wyandottes bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we also have some gold pencil wyandottes
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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

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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each
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We are hatching a lovely mix of Pekin Bantam chicks, the first hatch of 8 includes lavender frizzles. As yet unsexed. Second hatch underway, so there will be more arriving soon. Good homes only, will
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Hatching eggs Indian Game( Cornish) Mini silver apple yard Hybrid chicken Quail , price starts at £5 for quail eggs