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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Easter eggers and white leghorn chickens.. 6 weeks plus ready togo to new homes. Fed on growers pellets Not long till laying at point of lay. Mixed colours available All can live outside in coops no heat plates or lights needed.
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I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eggs in wonderful colours-I’m retired and enjoying my lifelong passion for birds-I will work with you to establish your perfect flock and advise you as you learn and perfect-we

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Some very nice hens looking for new homes . Some are laying eggs All fully vaccinated Speckledys very docile and a great egg layer Price £15 each or 10 plus £12.50 each Other breeds silver Sussex burford browns black tails Warrens
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Point of lay pullets Bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 18 weeks old very friendly and garden reared. £12 each. Please bring something to transport them home in. (Waltham Lincolnshire)
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1 week old today and ready for new homes! Polish, silkie and possible frizzle ♥️ All unsexed and need heat Collection from congleton...
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For sale buff Orpington chicks . 1 day old 10£ each. We are from city Leeds. More info by phone number
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Buff Orpington Cockerel free to a good home. Very friendly and I’ve hatched off lots of chicks from him
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small white leghorns available from my Farm they are almost 15 days old and ready for their new homes
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Lovely boy but I cant keep cockerels where I live, he’s just starting to crow and tail is turning white.
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Pure Bred Isabella Brama hatching eggs £2.00 each collected or posted £6.00 per six extra first class post
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8 Hybrid Highland Browns hens for sale. They are 2 years olds, healthy and happy chickens. I have had them since they were 18 weeks old and have no health problems with them.
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Mixed batch of pure bred quality selected pekin bantam hatching eggs for the best hatches collection staincross Barnsley Can post
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One week old silkie chicks, unsexed, require heat. Lovely healthy silkie parents of the same colours. Price below for all 5 or make us an offer! These hens are lovely egg layers, friendly and make ve
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One year old. Must go together. Price is for both - £40. Friendly, inquisitive and laying well. Have even been on a trip to the local preschool to meet the children!
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10 female Leghorns available price per piece £12 I also have 2 females and 7 males at 20 days old..
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I have beautiful birds of all shapes and sizes from newly hatched to point of lay and everything in between, pure breeds and coloured egg layers, bantams and large foul, silkies, pekins, Aracuanas, or
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1x white Brahma cockerel 12 weeks £10 5x golden partridge Brahma chicks 6 weeks £10 1x cuckoo Maran 4 week old cockerel £5 1 ayem chamani chick 4 weeks old £20 8x old English Oxford game chicks 4 wee
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🥚🐣🐥Hatching egg availability 🐥🐣🥚 USA bearded silkies- £20 for 6 eggs Vorwerk- £20 for 6 eggs LF Brahma- £20 for 6 eggs Fresh hatching eggs laid daily from our proven fertile flocks. All our fl
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Hi, I have a few spare Silkie pullets for sale, hatched earlier this year. I am 99% confident of their sex, but Silkies can be difficult to sex. You are more than welcome to check them yourself upon
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free to a good home - super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because we have too many rooste
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I’m selling this lovely coop with 2 beautiful baby chicks, due to me moving homes. You will get the chicks, coop, food and other accessories that come with the chickens. Open for offers.
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Beautiful chicks from day old Range of breeds: Silkies Showgirls Marans Skylines (blue/pink/olive eggs) Vorwerks Swedish flowers Silkie crosses (good chance of olive eggs) I always keep for 48hrs t
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🐣 Mixed Breed Chicks – Hatched Monday! 🐣 All unsexed These chicks come from a stunning mixed flock of Polish and Silkies, running with a handsome Frizzle cockerel. With such a colourful mix of br
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Lavender Orpington available 2 chicks £20 each ready now 11 month old cockerel also available £15 stunning boy still growing.