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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Cutest pure breed unsexed silkie chicks for sale from a day old, bearded silkie parents. 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 the signature five to
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READ THE FULL ADD FOR PRICES PLEASE Silkies ,polish bantam,cochins black cooper marans ,faverolle ,pekin bantams all hens ,24 to 30 weeks ,laying eggs green eggers £25 black cooper marans £20 Silkies bearded gold patridge ,silver ,amber ,gold £50/each large houdan black mottled £50 polish white splash £50 polish chicken gold £50 brahma and pekin bantam,brahma bant

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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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I have 6 day old chicks for sale. They are mixed gender and will eventually lay beautiful brown or dark green eggs depending on the chick. The blond will lay brown and black will lay dark green but eg
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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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5 beautiful Serama hens & 1 stunning little cock looking for a new home. I have 4 out of 6 fertile eggs in my incubator at the moment so these little guys would make a great starting set. Collection
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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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I have for sale 2 female hens. Laying. dad is frazzle and mum is silkie bantam 6. Months old 35 for the two
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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 Ian selling one rooster and 2 hens hens are they 4 months old they are Pickens and tha rooster one half bantam and Sussex he is like around 6 months old ready to be breed for egg or baby chicks
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Lovely and healthy Hatched here Beautiful golden mixed breed chicken Looking for a loving home as we have too many now
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1 have 1 zombie 5 mths old not laying yet, but at point of lay Collection only from Ss09aa, no delivery
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One stag 3 hens. All in good condition, strong birds Good price if all go together if not Stag £250 Wheaten hen £80 Blue hens 80 each
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Good looking pekin bantam cockerel. I’ve had him since a chick but have another cockerel and don’t want more than one. I also have another pekin bantam cockerel available
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Good looking pekin bantam cockerel. Raised from chick but flock has a cockerel already and he’s the jealous type.
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Two beautiful cockerells. Healthy . Black and white. Not sure of the breed. Friendly, used to people and dogs.
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I HAVE 3 FRAZZLE X SILKIE CHICKS READY FOR THEIR NEW HOMES. ALL MITED & WORMED BORN AUGUST 13TH PLEASE NO TIME WASTERS.
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I have here a good quality silkie rooster, young but despite this, he’s doing all the right things: calling to his ladies for food, fertilising my silkie hens well and being alert all the time. He’s a
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I only have 5 of the one-month-old ones left for sale. Silkie pure chicks are now looking for forever home . Very welcome to come. You need to keep your birds happy and healthy too.