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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Indian runner ducklings £10 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire

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4 light Sussex hens All 1 year old Good laying hens £20 each Also have 3 buff Sussex hens available
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Mixed colours, unsexed silkie chicks, will still need heat as just a week old, collection is Kirkby in Ashfield, please bring a carrier

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Guaranteed female chicks available from the 8th may Light Sussex . Rhode rock . Barred rock . Plenty available message to order Minimum purchase is 2 £7.50 each
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Chicks off heat Around 4 weeks old Mixture of breeds, polish, moran, legbar, easter egger, white star. All sexed, all female. First come first served basis Collection only £10 each
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Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode
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We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in
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About 10 months old already laying eggs Eggs came from Pakistan mianwali blood Got more pictures and videos if needed
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Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light
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Wonderful silkie hatching eggs from my trio. Currently I only have white but in future I might have other colours available. £18 per 6. Can do 24hr tracked at extra cost.
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These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selecti

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Priced between £6 to £9 each Message for prices various breeds available Silkie . Light Sussex . Chocolate Orpington. Black Orpington. Hatched on the 23rd April. Plenty to choose from Min
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Hi I have for sale 6 cream legbar eggs, I post out Monday- Thursday , or you can collect , securely packaged
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We are very proud to be DEFRA APHA approved registered our birds are being born and raised on my premises situated in a beautiful Cheshire countryside rural village located near the primary school We
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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 va
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All very well bred, show standard, Bantam cockerels for sale in a variety of breed, All home hatched last year and reared to pick our keepers for this season, Vaccinated, wormed, well kept, ready t
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3 little chicks for sale. Not sure about the gender. We got them for friends but unfortunately we can't keep them
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Got a good natured mixed breed cock for sale. He is in need of his own brood now. He has lovely temperament like his dad. Any questions please ask. I will need proof of setup and hens before letting h
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We have some really beautiful Pekin Bantam chicks that hatched on Easter Sunday. They are a mix of colours including Black Mottled, Lemon, Milliefleur, Porcelain, Black, Cuckoo, Lavender and more!
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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each
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I have 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters looking for homes. If you would like one or the other let me know or both. They need to be going onto growers food now as well. I have a brand new bag avai
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3 buff Sussex laying hens Laying well 1 year olds Vaccinated £25 each
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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars
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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.