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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Warren brown hybrid pullets point of lay 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 brown egg per year good for first time poultry keepers

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White leghorn hybrid white egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they are the top egg layers
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We have the following available; - 35 weeks old laying black leghorn £35 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay corder valley rangers £20 each. - 20 weeks old point of lay white leghorns £20 each. - 16-18 weeks old, not in lay yet, speckledey, blue bells, copper black marans and light Sussex £20 each. - 16-18 weeks old, not in lay yet, cream legbars (blue egg layers) at £30 e
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Sad sale but our cockerel isn’t settling with our hens and they seem to bully him, so we have made the decision to rehome where he will be happier. Used to ducks, dogs, cats and people.
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Beautiful, healthy hens. Hens started laying. Copper maran lays dark chocolate colour eggs. Cream leg bar laying blue eggs. £20 each
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Pure White Sultan Cockerel, rare breed, docile, need plenty of shelter from wet weather due to feathering, have 2 available
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Good morning, Have two silkie boys, bantam wayandotte and bantam brahma for sale all around 6 months old and healthy.
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I have 3 beautiful Silkie chickens looking for a good, caring home. The group consists of 2 lovely white Silkie hens and 1 stunning black Frizzle Silkie cockerel. All three Silkie chickens are approx
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We have Two beautiful olive eggers chicks (the first picture) they are unsexued and will need heat And 3 polish cross £8 each Collection Horsford
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I have some pure white silkie cockerels about 4 months old and some unique Maran mixes. All £10 each. The fathers are gentlemen to their flocks and have never shown aggression to people, and their s
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Our little cockerel has been a brilliant protector for his small flock but has now become over enthusiastic and taken to attacking me. Rather than have him despatched is there anyone reasonably close
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2 chickens now living outside 12 weeks believe they are all hens. Black/speckled are Plymouth Rock cross x2. Message for more information.
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A Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel for sale is a premium, young heritage bird ideal for breeding lines, flock protection, and dual-purpose homestead utility. ✨ Striking Appearance This handsome young mal
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Hello i have two chickens for sale at a price of £15 each Collection only Please message me for more information
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selling white rooster small as we have 2 and need to re home 1 to a good home. healthy and well looked after
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Maran and hybrid egg laying young birds,friendly healthy vaccinated, hardened off and living outside, ready to go
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Lovely trio of pekins. garden breed and raised. They are currently free range in a large run. The cockerel and one of the hens are dark Mille fleur and the second hen is a pretty apricot she will carr
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Various chickens available Bearded Silkies £35 Serama £30 Large Fowl hens £25 Cockerels free with hens or £10 each Quail also available (both Celadon & Coturnix)
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Age: 12 months Looking for healthy, happy, free-range poultry? We have quality chickens and delicious farm-fresh eggs available. ✅ Healthy free-range chickens ✅ Fresh eggs collected daily ✅ Well
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10 x warren chickens, females, this years chickens, good layers, collection Wollaston NN29, please message with any questions.
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Mixed chickens, various ages from 1.5 year to 3months old, hens £10, cocks free. Younger one will vary in price
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Chickens available Peterborough. After an overly successful home hatch we have some hens and roos available. Please note I will only sell the pairs together because I was extremely unlucky and hatch
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I have a lovely Rhode island red hen for sale. Laying really well. I am looking to send her to a good home.
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Want swaps my 3 boys white brachma for any 3 hens brachma or if u have some offer can write to me boys born this year 10 April