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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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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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 production. They don't go broody, and the roosters are gentle, so these traits should pass on to the chicks. As the Araucana males carry two blue egg genes, when crossed with my

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Hey, I've got available 16 week old hens. 8 light sussex hybrids. 2 white leghorn hens. All wormed, healthy birds. £30 Available now!

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Brown hybrid chickens. The best breed for egg laying. These birds lay 300 eggs per year and are calm and friendly. They are fully vaccinated and are ready to start laying. Perfect back garden chickens
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Various breeds and ages available. From chicks to laying. Pekin Polish Serama Silkie Warren Cemani Hybrids Wantage, Oxfordshire.

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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 Polish Hens: £40 As mentioned above, hens can only be purchased together wi
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Really lovely calm and friendly ladies, will start laying soon, good egg production. £20 each, collection from HP27 postcode. Can deliver locally. Other poultry available too, please my other adverts
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Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs For Sale. £20 for 12 eggs. Our Pekin Bantams are mixed colours, so you should get a nice mixture of Lavender, Millefleur, possibly Red, possibly Black, etc. All are kept in
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Hi for sale i have Silkie chicks day olds £8 per chick Hybrid day olds £6 per chick Pekin day olds £8 per chick Hybrid chicks (off heat) £10 per chick Pekin chicks (off heat) £12 per chick Silkie
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For sale are my remaining Sabelpoot hens. We are changing our focus to Barba D’Uccles and Pekins. These can be sold on their own or as a group. They’ve been running with our Porcelain and Millefleur
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Smooth & frizzle available. From day olds to older hens. Some young cockerels available to so could start your own flock. Various colours. Prices start from £8 for unsexed day olds, £15/£20 for sexed
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We sell a variety of breeds/colours of hybrid chickens at POL, all fully vaccinated, child friendly, lovely egg layers and great starter birds, hardy, great all round birds too. Prices start from £2
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I currently have. 17 weeks old bluebell hens for sale these will lay in 2 weeks Selling due to space Each £30 or all 5 for £130 Have warren 18 weeks old £25 each or 5 £110 Start lay eggs this week
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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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Brown warren pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed very friendly 17 weeks old they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year very good for first time poultry keepers
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The hens are ready to go to their new homes now. Fully vaccinated. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback per bird is 5 weeks. Discounts for over 4 and above. Ask for a price. 3 birds for £35, 4 birds for £45.
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Lots of different colour Brahmas available!! These beautiful chickens are £50 each and ready now! Available in gold and blue partridge. Many other breeds available too, as well as ducks and guinea fowl! Bedding and feed available also! Please message with any questions or to arrange viewing/colection
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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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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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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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I have Hatching Eggs (Laid daily) and Chicks (Hatching weekly) from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices for eggs start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Runner Duck eggs at £3 each. Ducklings are from £18 each Chicks start at £9 All my poultry are lovingly reared at home on my Smallholdi
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2 silkies ,12 weeks old 2 pekin bantam ,12 weeks old 1 cross Australorp & brahma 8 weeks old Healthy ,ready to go
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Strong, healthy 6-month-old Aseel stag available. Well-grown bird with excellent posture, good bone structure, and strong legs. Active, alert, and showing great potential as he continues to mature. ✔

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Black copper marans hybrids 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a dark brown egg 380 to 300 eggs per year a very docile hen