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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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 Sussex speckeldy) £1.50 per egg *Show quality Blue/Black Silkie £3.00 per egg *Blue Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Black Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Lave

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I have 3 grown hens and 3 young chickens for sale. The young chickens are 5 months old. All are hens. But i think one of the young may be a rooster. Sell all 6 together for £100
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1 hen for collecting unfortunately she’s bullying my oldest chicken who had been ill. Other two had no signs of illness and we have tried to introduce the older chicken back to the flock but it’s turn
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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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Chocolate/russet seramas Buff/cream Seramas For sale (un sexed) (Serama in photo is parent, not for sale)
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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 La
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Copper Black Maran Cockerel Free range One year old Not mixed, hatched by myself as a hobby hen keeper Good temperament Can be viewed
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Black copper marans/ australorp chicks available 🐣🐣🐣 £10 each or 3 for £25 Sold unsexed Hatched on Sunday 24th/ Monday 25th
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10 day olds: 2 jubilees 2 day olds: 3 buffs, 1 jubilee They are unsexed and will need heat for six weeks Collection DE6 Ellastone Price is all 6
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Mixed colour silkie chicks for sale. Now 10 days old. Colours include black, white, blue, mottled, gold and splash. Sold unsexed as it is not possible to sex at this age. £7.50 each Chicks will need
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Lots of chicks hatching weekly in the following breeds: 🐣Usa silkies 🐣Buff Orpington’s 🐣Silver Laced Orpington’s 🐣Gold Laced Orpington’s 🐣Marans 🐣Olive Eggers (female) 🐣Cream Legbars (fe
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Born 9th March 2026 3 cockerels unsure on breed as was given the eggs! Friendly boys. Just want a loving home for them. Also have 2 silkie cockerels looking for new homes. These are older and have go
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Various breeds and colours. All bred from our cockerells and chickens which are all very good layers. Mixed brown and white eggs. Cant tell if hens or cockerels at this point. £6 each as chicks, Once
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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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Three day old Silkie chicks available. Stunning mix of jet black and pure white. Straight run from the first hatchlings of the year, bred from good laying hens. £10 each or sensible offers considered
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In lay🥚🍳 🧡orange buff Pekins 🤍white bantams 🐣🐥3/4 grown chicks🐣🐥 •large fowl light Sussex’s •sliver spangled hamburges •large fowl well summer 🏡Ready to go now🏡 Message for prices
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4 weeks old chicks and I’m pretty sure I have: 2x black pekin cockerels 1x black sable poot cockerel 2x brown/speckled pekin cockerels
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Millefleur Pekin bantam chicks I have these for sale deals can be done on 4 or more chicks, very strong chicks I've took them off heat now unless the temperature drops again.
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I have White Star,( leghorns) Light Sussex £19 each . (Lohman Brown hens 3 for £36) All are vaccinated mite treated and wormed
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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥
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🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flo
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2 X Beautiful Ayem Cemani Cockerels for sale. They are roughly about 4 months old. Handled well.
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3x gold laced Orpington cockerels For sale! 12 months old very nice birds £25 each Please contact me for any other information
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Dark eggs! Chicks will be unsexed and require heat for 6 weeks. 🐥 About Black Copper Marans: ✨ Stunning black feathers with rich copper highlights ✨ Calm, hardy, and great for all experience leve