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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(Happy to take back any boys) Lavender Pekin Bantam chicks are a beautiful and friendly miniature breed, loved for their soft lavender-grey feathers and fluffy appearance. These chicks are full of ch
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Due to having lots of success with chicks this year, I’m looking to pass on this pair of 2025 hatch Cochins. Cockerel - blue Hen - black. From this pairing it’s 50/50 chance of blue & black chick
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Gorgeous pekin bantam hens, really good quality birds with great feet feathers. Lots of variety of colours avaliable Fertile Hatching eggs also avaliable in Gold laced Chocolate laced Blue Lavende
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Such a soft gentle Polish hen looking for a new flock. She’s getting picked in a little by our Peking. Looking for a loving home only. Ch64
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Cream Crested Legbar Fertile Hatching Eggs. Lovely Blue egg layers and are ideal as Auto Sexing. Blue and Blue Splash Orpingtons hatching eggs also Large fowl and produce fantastic large eggs . £
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6 weeks old on 1st of May. Dad was an exchequer leghorn and mum was an olive egger. Had been spending the day outside and coming in at night. Should be able to stay outside from Next week 6 weeks
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Selling due to moving home £10 each £15 with bedding, vinegar for water and chicks crumbs lovely chicks
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Looking to rehome our white bearded silkie cockerel. Bought as a pullet hen and turned out to be a boy. Rehoming as already have a cockerel in our flock Free to good home. But must be a good home with
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17 weeks old Pure Breed Black Copper Marrans. Fully vaxined, friendly, healthy and renowned to be very good layers laying a beautiful dark brown egg. £27 each currently 50 available...collection from
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Leghorn cross poultry for sale 1 male that is abit nasty and 7 females all in lay 8 pound each plus a pair off French Maran 10 week old 20 pound the pair plus French Maran hatching eggs 20 pound a do