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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Pekin Bantam Chicks for sale Hatched 8th and 9th June 2026 Unsexed £5 each or 5 for £20 Also available, Lavender Araucana L/F chicks, same hatch date, also unsexed Collection only Still require heat 2 minimum sold at a time

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bovan brown ,white star and black cooper marans 24 to 26 weeks ,for really eggs machine £25/each 10 hens £22/each
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I’m selling a number of my chickens: - 2 Maran/Pekin cross hens - 3 months old, one is cuckoo and the other gold partridge. Raised from chicks they are used to being handled. £20 each Please get in touch if you want to grow your collection and add these wonderful birds to your flock. Collection from Barking, London.
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I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full production. They don't go broody, and the roosters are gentle, so these traits should pass on to the chicks. As the Araucana males carry two blue egg genes, when crossed with my
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Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 2 white silkies left available now!! We also have beautiful blue 10 weeks old silkies available at £20 each. We can’t guarantee their sex at this stage. Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!

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Silkie roosters for sale £30 each (One left, shown in picture with a silkie hen) I currently have around 3 or 4 hens left, but are selling those either as pairs or trios with a rooster. Silkie hens (both regular silkies and naked neck/showgirl silkies): £50 each Peeking Bantam hens: £40 each As mentioned above, hens can only be purchased together with a rooster. Ch
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£20 each: 1) Buff Brahma (~7 months old) 2) White Silkie (~7 months old) 3) ISA Brown (1 year old) 4) Skyline Easter Egger (~6 months old) 5) Burford Brown (~6 months old) Really sad to be rehoming
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Week old mixed breed chickens for sale will take 3 for 40 healthy bred from Mine in my garden looking for good homes message for more info
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Mixed breed unsexed chicks for sale. Hatched 09th June, available with effect from 12th June. 15 Available. Will require heat for next few weeks. £7 each
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A wide range of colours and ages available. We have POL, chicks, growers and established birds. Mostly peaking and Silky banthams but there are some other breeds available in small numbers We also
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Hi for sale i have Silkie chicks day olds £8 per chick Hybrid day olds £6 per chick Pekin day olds £8 per chick Hybrid chicks (off heat) £10 per chick Pekin chicks (off heat) £12 per chick Silkie

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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 Lig
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The hens are ready to go to their new homes now. Fully vaccinated. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The payback per bird is 5 weeks. Discounts for 4 and above. Ask for a price.
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Lots of different colour Brahmas available!! These beautiful chickens are £50 each and ready now! Available in gold and blue partridge. Many other breeds available too, as well as ducks and guinea fowl! Bedding and feed available also! Please message with any questions or to arrange viewing/colection
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Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection
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2 silkies ,12 weeks old 2 pekin bantam ,12 weeks old 1 cross Australorp & brahma 8 weeks old Healthy ,ready to go

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Goldlines pullets POL Lovely friendly hybrid hens meaning they are prolific layers laying in excess of 300 eggs a year £20 each or 10 for £150 All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in available in stock too Finley’s Farm, Fully council approved licensed Seller, find us on Facebook too 📍Colcheter CO2 0PY
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Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔Blue bells (pinkish brown eggs) £25 ea 🐔Light Sussex £25 ea 🥚Mottled leghorns (white eggs) £25 ea 🐔Amber links £25 ea 🐔Marigolds £25 ea 🐔Speckledys £25 ea 🐔Goldlines £20
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Chicks available from day old up to 3 weeks old, starting from £10. Hatching eggs available from £3. Pure breeds available: Clacton Cream Legbar L/F Vorwerk L/F Spangled Campines Cuckoo Leghorns Hybri
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Baby chicks for sale. These chicks from 3 days to 4 weeks available now. Price start from £10. Collection from West London. We also selling Fertilised eggs for hatching, roosters, hens and organic egg
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Home bred blue maran cockerel. Easy to catch and lives with other hens. 10 weeks old. Currently called Barry
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Hi, I have Blue lace Wyandotte and Brahma youngster available. 3 weeks. £15 each or 4 for £50 Also Mascovies youngsters available. £15 each or 4 for £50 And Polish eggs available. Collection: 6 eg
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Having too rehome my chickens as I thought they were girls when I brought them and they turned out too be boys
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Rare breed. Surplus cockerel from last year's breeding. Would cross well with leghorns or sussexes, or any solid coloured chickens. Gentle nature, beautiful stunning plumage. Does crow.