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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Hey guys we have some day old chicks which will be hatching on the 19th of may. I am able to sex these for you if you are only looking for hens, if in the event one does turn out to be a cockerel I would be happen swap over later on for a small fee. We have 3 different breeds up for grabs which are the following. Naked Necks, Frizzle and also Brahma cross Rhode Island reds
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Hatching eggs, available throughout the year from my established flock of Ancona Bantams, good fertility £1 each, pick up. or can post, young available, when a bout too
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Warren brown chickens. Point of lay - have now started laying. Warrens are good prolific layers. Born approx end of November 2025. Collection from Steep.
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Appenzeller chicks for sale. Silvers and blacks. We have various different age chicks and ducklings for sale. Indian runner ducklings, silvers, apricots and blues available. Excellent fertility and h
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Black mottled Pekin chicks These chicks pictured come from our lovely group of black mottled We do have others in the incubator from our other groups of colored Pekin Adult pics show a group of stu
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I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now. Prices from £20 to £35
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I have two chickens that are free to go to a good home please. Unknown on the sex . You will probably no better .
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Swedish Flower Hen – Rare Breed Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Live Birds Hampshire One of Scandinavia’s rarest landrace breeds and genuinely hard to find in the UK. Every bird is different - the plumag
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1 year old male Lavender Araucana Chicken. Raised at home since 4 weeks old. Good home needed without other males.
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15 beautiful girls looking for forever homes. 43 weeks old Wormed and mite treated to date. Currently laying every day Collection near grateley railway station Andover Price is each
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Silkie’s mixed colours and unsexed Portsmouth collection PO3 Or delivery at an extra cost paying via PayPal pre payment no cash on delivery
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Lovely show quality quintet of bantams Four hens and a cockerel Only for sake as I want to concentrate on the large breeds
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Mainly large fowl but silkies etc too. Older chicks also available. Please message for details Thank you
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2 Weeks old Pekin Bantam x Sebright chicks, still on heat. £10 each. 📍Based Sixpenny Handley, SP5. 🐣Will have lots more hatching soon.
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I have 2 beautiful silver Seabright Pullets for sale. Fully vaccinated and very friendly. Only to be mixed with other delicate bantam breeds not hybrids. I live in the BATH area and can drive a small
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Hey guys we have only 2 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information they are cross breeds with
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Hey here we have for sale one of our chocolate lace bantam cockerel's. He has been part of our flock for around a year now, however we have decided it is time to put him up for sale and find a new hom
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Hey guys here we have one of our Colombian pekin bantams up for sale he’s been with us for around a year but we have now decided we would like to move him not a new home
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Unfortunately we need to rehouse our chicken as she's become a pest and bullying our rescue dove. Because they normally freeroam alot she's not enjoying being separated. Friendly and good with kids.
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I have various breeds of fertile hatching eggs for incubation Collection or posting can be arranged Brahma LF Darks Isabella Lemon Pyle Buff Colombian Gold partridge Silver spangled Appenzelle
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Have s mixture of Bantams, silkies and seebright some pure breed some cross... Hatched this week and still some hatching. £25 Hens £15 Roosters 🐓
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Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe
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Cockerel and 3 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b
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X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur