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 chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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4 weeks old chicks Under the heat pekin bantam Vorwerks blue bell Silkies various colours bantam brahma mix indian game/brahma mix ayam cemani/sussex Prices start from £12 ask me about price for breed you want also 20 warren chicks 4 weeks old £11 each

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Roughly 2 years old all good layers. Pest free and have been together plus with ducks for all of their time with us.
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-NOW SOLD- Please message me to be added to my waitlist for my next batch due in 3/4 weeks time! Hatching Eggs also available at www.Webstereggs.com We have 8 Olive Egger chicks available for a new
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Currently have some black Pekin hens for sales All in lay To many of ggs right now and need the space for chicks Selling each £35 or two for £60 Based in se9

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Hi, I have a Brahma cockral for £50. One black and white Indian pure local broody nature bantam hen, will lay soon which is £25 Also Polish young chicken available for £15 each. And Blue lace wayndote

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Very sound healthy birds bred from original show stock. These three ideally should go together and are ideal for a knowledgeable novice. They will need secure housing, run and correct feed. RIR are va

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Pekin bantam hatching eggs collection from Westcliff on sea or can be posted for £6 £2 per hatching egg plus postage Tested for fertility and 18/20 eggs hatched very strong healthy chicks. The eggs

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Plz prices before contract.. thanks Currently have two pilkie ( silkie cross Pekin) for sale both start laying now would be great mums too Selling due space Selling each £35 or £60 for both Also h

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available for collection or ready for delivery 6 USA silkie eggs £3/each 4 brahma eggs £3/each 6 pekin bantam eggs £2.50/each 6 olive eggers eggs £2.50 each 20 mixed breed (lucky dip ) £2.50/each

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We have purebreed hens at point of lay available Lavender aruacanas £35 Polish £35 Pekins £35 Silkies £40 Vorwerks £35 Brahmas £50

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Hi I have got a pair of dorkings for sale They are very beautiful One of the rarest chicken breeds 1 hen 1 cockerel Cockerel doesn’t crow Around 7 months old £35 for both or open to reasonable offers

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USA silkie chicks Mixed colours Hatched 28/02 Unsexed - takes about 3 months to sex 1 white, 1 buff and 3 different partridge Some photos of hens from my flock More chicks hatching on the 8th o

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3 available, 6 months old Collection or local delivery available Cash or bank transfer Selling due to downsizing £15 each

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Only 5 chicks left now …. £7 each or all 5 chicks for £25 Mix breed chicks from any of these chickens : Cockerels : white leg horn or skyline Hens : white leg horn Faverolle Skyline Brahma Maran Orp

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8 day old chicks ready to go 10 pound each or 20 together is best to take them together so they have company Free food heat lamp and wood shovel

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Free to a good home, six month old Araucana cockerel. The females of this breed are blue egg layers. Needs his own flock now he's getting older.

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Pure rooster around 5 months old and ready to start breeding.Lovely temperament. Socialised with hens.Message for more information.Kent Gravesend

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Various chickens for sale . Pekin bantam , polish , Brahamas , Silkies , Cochins and blue egg layers . Hens and cockerels available. Most breeds we have from fertile eggs , growers and POL . Phone or

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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—mixed pekin colour are laying. Thlley are all mixed you will recive all mixed colour eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far.

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I have 10 lovely, 2 week old female chicks, hybrid sexed. On heat, with heat lamp eating chick crumb. Ready to leave Very friendly and cute. £10 each

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Rooster and cockerels for sale in London. Price start from £20 Collection from west London Please text or WhatsApp us for more information
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.