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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White leghorn hybrid white egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they are the top egg layers
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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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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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Several young 4 month old cockerels available in various colours. Growing quickly. (hatched 25th June). Boys are £15 each. I have a couple of blue girls that I can make up pairs with - these are no

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Hatched from fertile eggs supplied by Bell Plantation Towcester and unvaccinated. Relocation forces sale. Grey and black/partridge hens
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One Buff Orgington Cockerel Gorgeous boy, brought up around children and dogs. He is 9 weeks old
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Beautiful Pekin cockrel affectionately names chaps. Our chickens went Broody early last year and so we bought some fertilised eggs for them. We had every intention of keeping chaps however after my hu
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Home hatched this summer , used to roam around freely. Should start laying soon. 4 girls and 3 boys available.
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Home hatched and raised very good natured and so handsome i have his dad and he has produced some stunning birds this year
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Free range brown hens, in lay, vaccinated. Approximately a year old. 12 available. Price is each. Located near Parson drove/ Wisbech.
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5 month old RIR cockerel- friendly and brought up around children. Only refining as we already have too many cockerels vs hens
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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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Here i have 5 LF welsummer Cockerels for sale they are getting some lovely colours on them now and are getting nice big birds will make good breeders.... price is per bird
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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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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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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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🐔✨ 16-WEEK-OLD POLISH PULLETS ✨🐔 💕 ALL LADIES — NO COCKS! 💕 We have a gorgeous selection of 16-week-old Polish pullets looking for their new loving homes! 🥰 These girls are beautifully feather
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I am a hobby breeder of silkies and regularly have chicks and hatching eggs available. Currently have 11 chicks available hatched 10th October 3 black a pale ginger and the rest a mixture of white an
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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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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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🐥🤍 POLISH & SILKIE CHICKS & YOUNG BIRDS AVAILABLE 🤍🐥 We currently have a beautiful selection of Polish, Polish Frizzle and Silkie chicks available, from day olds up to 4 weeks old. 🐣 All our ch
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We have two beautiful silkies left available one chocolate one black, they are non sexed as they are only 3 weeks old, they are friendly have been brought up around children and other animals all eati