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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🐓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£23.00 Light Sussex £23.00

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Cutest pure breed unsexed silkie chicks for sale from a day old, bearded silkie hens and a bearded rooster. Pictures include some of the parents that are breeding and some of the chicks that I have hatched and the eggs I have. All chicks are happy & healthy and tame, they will be eating and drinking & handled before leaving to go for their forever homes. * They have th
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cochins are the biggest and docile chickens .bigger than brahma 18 to 26 weeks old ,available in Romford .London Can deliver in a radius of 40 miles for decent price of fuel
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🐣 Two Cream Legbar Cockerels Looking for a Home 🐣 I have two beautiful Cream Legbar boys looking for their new home. They have been hatched and raised at home, are currently being cared for indoor
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We have 7 chickens looking for a new home. We don't have anyone to take care of them whilst we go are away for a while. We have 5 rhode island reds which are ex battery hens we rescued about 2 years
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3 Hens for adoption. Sadly. Need to re-home due to personal reasons. Collection from Maidstone. Comes with Layers pellets and grit
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1 boy needing a home. Hatched out in May this year, needs a flock of hens of his own. I haven't got enough hens to keep for him. Stunning bird
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Beautiful colours and have already started to lay eggs. They are a mix of light Sussex and speckled
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Due to moving I’m having to sell my beautiful polish bantam hens . 3 frizzle and one smooth . Different ages and good layers , these are 4 very healthy and very social polish , they love being picked
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2 Brazilian x Thai shamo hens for sale 14 months old £100 each Having a sort out so will probably have more available soon
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Our little cockerel has been a brilliant protector for his small flock but has now become over enthusiastic and taken to attacking me. Rather than have him despatched is there anyone reasonably close
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A Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel for sale is a premium, young heritage bird ideal for breeding lines, flock protection, and dual-purpose homestead utility. ✨ Striking Appearance This handsome young mal
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I currently have 2 cockerels looking for a good home there handled daily by my son so there friendly
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Various chickens available Bearded Silkies £35 Serama £30 Large Fowl hens £25 Cockerels free with hens or £10 each Quail also available (both Celadon & Coturnix)
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I have got pair of Gray orpington for sale very big size. Well looked aftered treated for mites. Pair £50
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Pure-Bred Buff Orpington Cockerel – Original Yorkshire Bloodline Beautiful 4-month-old pure-bred Buff Orpington cockerel available. From an original Yorkshire bloodline, with excellent breed type an
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I have 5 male bantams for free for anyone who would like to relieve my neighbourhood of the cockerel calling
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Beautiful and cute hens at point of lay, with delicious eggs, golden yolks and white shells. Happy and healthy hens, up to date with flea, mite and wormer treatment. These hens lay ************
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I have a lovely Rhode island red hen for sale. Laying really well. I am looking to send her to a good home.
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£20 each or 6 for £100 Brown hens for sale. Located in Ipswich. Lovely egg laying hens looking for new homes.
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We have about 50 chickens just starting to lay eggs. Breed Bovan browns. Available from now for collection only £15 each
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Beautifully feathered young cockerel for sale. Approximately 24 weeks old. Healthy and happy. Ready to go!
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4 x Pekin Bantam Hens available 4 months old Lavender colour Collection Chilham, Canterbury Sold in pairs £30 each or all 4 for £100
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Hi I got baby budgies tha is about 3 weeks it can be reversed but not ready yet mesg me if u need any information it’s English budgies 60£