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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This 4month old small silkie cross bantam boy would be a great addition to anyone flock. His name is Mario and he's great with the girls. He's such a lovely little chap. He won't grow very big.

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Lavender Pekin Bantams. Professionally bred and reared, Vaccinated. Very docile birds. Located in Clayton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. £35 each / 3 for £100

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10 white silkie chicks. Born on the 3.11.26 Require heat source Pick up Prestwich Manchester £15 each

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Some very nice pol hens looking for new homes 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large orders
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- Beautiful silkie chicks for sale. - Hatched 31/10/21. - Will require a heat lamp. - Can see all my hens & cocks on collection. - Follow our FB North West Poultry
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These Hens are at point of lay and have been fully vaccinated. Known for their lovely calm nature and dark brown eggs. Lots of other breeds also in stock All the birds are on view to see, there’s
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Pure bred true lines of usa mini silkie chicks *UNSEXED *STILL NEED HEAT HATCHED 31ST OCTOBER 2026! Plse make sure you have the appropriate set up for young chicks! These are small tiny bundl
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A huge selection of light Sussex bantams really good quality birds. Loads of pekin bantams and frizzles also available.
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Chucku is a handsome, fully grown cockerel looking for a new home. He is used to living outdoors with other chickens and would suit someone with experience keeping poultry. He has a lovely presence an
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2 Beautiful pure breed Orpington Hens hens are very calm, friendly, and easy to handle. they are very attached to each other and always like to stay together. I would prefer them to go to a good hom
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Lays eggs everyday Friendly hen Reason for selling is because we have 4 other chickens and coop is getting too suffocating for her
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Hatch date - 11th November We should have a lovely variety of fluffy Silkies, with the exciting possibility of Show Girls and Paint Silkies! 🐥🤍🖤 ✨ A variety of colours possible ✨ Chance of Paint
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Exciting news 🎉 We have an absolutely stunning selection of Guaranteed Female Bantam Chicks available now 😍 🐥⬇️ Special technology called In-ovo sexing allows the hatchery to only hatch Female Chi
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Hatched 27th August this year. One pullet Swedish Flower Hen, one pullet Cuckoo Maran, and one rooster Swedish Flower SFH pullet: £30 Cuckoo Maran pullet: £20 DEFRA registered. Collection only. No m
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2 beautiful brahma pullets, 5 months old. White and a Columbian buff. Docile and friendly hens, socialised with multiple companion pets. White is slightly more confident but both come hairing acr
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These beautiful baby chickens were born on the 25th of October 2026. £10 each. Collection only Blackburn.
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Beautiful looking hybrid cockerel. Had from chick but have too many males in the flock so need to rehome.
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Our beautiful boy Elvis is looking for a new home, we have raised two chicks and unfortunately they are both boys and have taken a dislike to each other.
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free to a good home , great friendly genes , hand raised, integrated with the flock , no heat needed
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young roosters for sale ,friendly and coming into maturity,hand raised ,free to a good home if meets standards x
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Aseel hens for sale please message for more information. 7 months old. Can show photos of parents. ...
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1 day old Silkie chicks available now Our Silkies are healthy, well cared for .We take care to collect and handle our eggs appropriately to give them the best possible start for incubation. 🐣 29.10
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3 seramas, 2 hens one cock And a cock silkie They All get on. Don’t fight. Had since chicks. New work means I have no time
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I have a variety of chickens for sale. They have all been bred on the farm and all parents are available to see. We have hatched the eggs in incubators and reared the chicks. As you can see they have