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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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — availabl

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The Columbian Blacktail is a much-loved British favourite — a friendly, reliable layer with warm chestnut feathers and a glossy black tail. These chicks grow into calm, confident hens that are easy to handle and perfect for both first-time keepers and experienced smallholders. Our chicks are sexed females, hatched from our own breeding group here on our smallholding near S
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Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant layers with calm, friendly temperaments. This cross creates auto-sexing chicks, meaning you can tell the boys from the girls at a day old — the red chicks are female and the yello

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Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi
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Bought last month but unfortunately not getting on with our flock or garden set up. Really sad sale as daughter absolutely loves them. Not yet laying.
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Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode
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They are 4 to 6 weeks old, born on the 27th of May 2026. Free Collection, if you want more detail, please message on this website, or via Whatsapp or Text on ************
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7 beautiful Pekin Bantam chicks looking for homes 🏡 Hatched 26th April 🐣 Happy and healthy 🥰 Under a brooder ☀️ Please message for any information 😊 Collection only
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Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Www.3shirespoul
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These chicks are ready to go outside. Unsexed, 8 black silkies and 1 white Polish. On growers pellets, off heat and ready for their new coops
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Beautiful 4.5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have two lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £5 each..
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Guaranteed female chicks for sale, all chicks are healthy, active, well cared for. They are very friendly. These chicks come from a very good egg layering breed and will make excellent future layers.
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1 cockeral and 3 hens blue laced wyandotte large fowl. Must go as a group. Girls all laying eggs regularly. Eating, drinking and moulting normally. Fertility rate is good. Collection only. Really frie
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We have a great selection of different colours available ⭐️speckled ⭐️bluebells ⭐️copper star ⭐️light susex ⭐️ex chequer All female , all vaccinated £20 Pol - warrens £20 Pol coloureds £25 Wa
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We have white stars available , they have just started laying some wonderful white eggs. Lovely chickens ready to find there new homes all vaccinated
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Pure aseel stag for sale, healthy and active bird. No health issues, selling due to having no time to look after. I also have standard laying hens which lay daily if interested. Message me for price p
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Lavender hen , Mille fleur I think is a hen to , to be sold together plz , do not need heat , they are just 8 weeks old £35 for the 2
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Handsome Bantam Cockerels, Approx 9 months old. They were born early August 25, I’m not sure of the exact date. New loving homes needed, each would love some ladies to care for! Home bred from our
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Lovely little lads ready to find the right homes. Full of character, cheeky personalities, and plenty of charm. Ideal for anyone looking to add some handsome boys to their flock. ✔️ Healthy & active
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3 chicks. 2 are 1 week older than the other. Eating and drinking as they should. 2 x blue laced and 1 x splash. Unsexed. Must remain under heat until fully feathered. Collection only. Must go together
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Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Notes: Commercial-style layer
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Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Mottled/Millefleur mottled plumage. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay females available, vaccinated
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.