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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Lakenvelder bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we have 4 left very stunning

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These hens are full of character and due to space I am looking for a new five star home. Stunning feather pattern means in the spring/summer they look incredible, are very active and get on well together. As an inherently shy breed, they do come towards you for treats, but they don’t currently enjoy being picked up! I do not attempt to every day so no doubt with some persi
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Good selection of mix bantam chicks all healthy and doing well. Collection from Bestwood Village local delivery available.☺️
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6 days-old chicks, different breeds: Brahma chicken, Pekin Bantam, Green Eggers, Bluebelle — £8each minimum 5 or £150 for 25 3-weeks-old Pekin Bantam, Ayam Cemani cross with Plymouth Rock chicken, Green Eggers — £10 each or £120 for 15

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Mainly large fowl but silkies etc too. Older chicks also available. Please message for details Thank you
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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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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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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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I have some lovely day old lavender pekins chicks available. Parents are very friendly and calm. Hatched 08/05/26. Unsexed. Will need heat. I also have some hatching eggs available for £2 each. Based
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🐣 Chicks Available This Weekend 🐣 £8 each ✨ Buy 3, get 1 free ✨ Breeds available: 🐥 French Marans 🐥 Cuckoo Marans 🐥 Crested Bantams Available for collection this weekend. Message for more inf

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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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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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Silkie chicks just hatched adorable little chicks which are great pets for everyone & are great egg layers speaking from experience. All different colours.
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Day Old chicks 11 available This year we have bred Maron cross warren these 2 breeds are renowned for produce maximum egg production with dark shells on average producing up to 330 eggs a year. A pe
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We have lots of chicks available we have silkies polish and pekin bantams mixed sex have them from days old to older ones which is off heat Large variety of colours to choose from Located summercour

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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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Beautiful quality Mille Fleur Pekin bantam hatching eggs available from healthy, well cared for birds. Productive strain with lovely colouring and temperament. Eggs are collected fresh daily and care

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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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Chocolate orpington chicks available, day olds, u must have a brooder and setup along with a hot water bottle to take home! Also have buffs orpingtons! Please can people only message with genuine interest to save wasting our time!
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Fertile light Sussex eggs available exceptional fertility rate getting around 95% from 3 hatches of 54 so far with more in the incubator. Postage will have to be paid on top of the price listed. Also

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2 silkie hens available both 15 weeks old. One white and one grey mottled. Will start laying in the next few weeks. £35 each. White silkie cockerel also available. Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High