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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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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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, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you
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Hey guys we have around 10 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information
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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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THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN UPDATED AS WE NOW HAVE LOTS OF DIFFERENT BREEDS BACK IN STOCK!!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. The following breeds are all available now: Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg lay

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8 weeks old chicks off the heat pekin bantam Vorwerks blue bell Silkies various colours bantam brahma mix indian game/brahma mix ayam cemani/sussex 6 weeks old pekin bantam ,etc Prices start from £12 ask me about price for breed you want POL chickens 6 pekin bantam laying eggs £40 20 blacktail 20 weeks just start laying eggs £30 5 black cooper marans £30

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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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Beautiful bantam mum with 15 Pekin bantam chicks for sale Can sell chicks as each £12 or full set 15 chicks and mum for £200 Based in se9 No time wasters plz also if not available I will remove the
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6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incuba
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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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Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year
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Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection
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Pure bantam silver spangled Hamburg hens, £40each! These beautiful hens hatched at the beginning of September.
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Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 3 left now! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!
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Absolutely gorgeous silver laced Wyandotte hens available at £40 each! These are true bantams and hatched beginning of September!

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Beautiful Pekin girls available, all colours are £35 each. Apart from the black hens, these are now £30 each! Age in this advert isn’t correct!! These hatched end November - beginning of December. Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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Day old Pekin and Brahma chicks unsexed £10 2 week old silkie chicks unsexed £15 3 week old pekin chicks £12 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£70 Colombian wyandotte bantam hen Pekin hen Hybrid hens Silkie hens Orpington hen Egyptian fayoumi pair Brahma trio Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock Paint silkie pair Quails available from day olds to layin
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Most beautiful Welsummer hens available at £30 each. These are true bantams and hatched at the beginning of September.
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We have available 6 buff Orpington hens £50 each and 1 cockerel £25. These are available individually, but also as a breeding flock. Discounted price will then apply.
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We have available 1 silver Campine hen and 1 gold Campine hen. These beautiful hens are now £35 each. These hatched at the beginning of September.
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We have got 1 light Sussex hen and 1 Rhode Island Red hen available. These beautiful hens are pure bantams and now available for £30 each!
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Available separately (or in pairs if you have a large flock). Free to Good Home – 5 Rare Breed Bantam Cockerels I’m looking for kind, responsible homes for 5 beautiful rare breed bantam cockerels. Th

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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
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.