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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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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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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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 £15 each, but price will increase when sexed. Also have newly hatched for £10 each.
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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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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs
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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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We’ve got an array of Pekin bantams available. Lots of colours to choose from! Will make a great addition to anyone’s coop. 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection from
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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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Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks
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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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The pictures/videos of the chicks are my previous batch of chicks that came out on 24/04/26 Some of them can/will be available if you are interested I am looking for £8 per chick (05/05/26) And more
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We have a lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include cuckoo, splash, black, white and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton Other breeds available please see other adverts 🐓
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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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These hens will be ready to go any time after 26th May when they have had their third and final salmonella innoculations. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback per bird is 5 weeks. Discounts for large orders. Ask for a price.
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Selling Fertile Sablepoot hatching eggs. £2 each. Other hatching eggs I have are- Quail eggs £5 for 6 F1 olive eggers (cream leg bar x maran) £3 each Barn yard mixed eggs £1 each Deals on multiple
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Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All vaccinated and wormed. £15 each. Discounts for larger orders. Collection from Earl Shilton Please see our other adverts or our website for other breeds available www.sheltonep

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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. 8 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 and 1 chick is a week younger.
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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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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 therefore still require a heat source. Also available, Pair of white silkies, 6 months old, £40
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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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Beautiful home-raised Silkie chicken available from our small countryside flock near Stansted / Great Dunmow. We regularly have available: 🥚 Fertilised hatching eggs 🐥 Silkie chicks of different ag