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.

Chickens
One day old silkie chicks. They will be going into their brooder today. Mum and dad are our backyard pets. Sex unknown, silkies are impossible to sex at this age.

Chickens
We have some lovely looking Chamois Polish available!! £45 each, 2 hens for £85 or the group of 3 hens for £120! Incase you fancy the whole flock of 3 hens and 1 cockerel? £130 for all 4 together!!

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We have some lovely fluffy silkies available at pol We have whites, golds and blacks, very pretty little hens and make great pets - very good egg layers too

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I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50 Pure Polish Roosters from £

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Pure breed bantam hens 18-20 weeks old Point of lay Vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds Silkies - white £40 USA silkies - £45 black, gold, gold partridge Pekins £35 black, black mottled, Mil

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I have a limited amount of quality silkie bantams they are 6 weeks old unsexed. These silkies are fed on quality feed to get the best silkie . They are off heat Beautiful range of colours £20 eac

Chickens
Beautiful birds, many sizes and breeds including, Orpington’s, pekins, marans, Aracuanas, eastereggers, silkies, etc., etc., also hatching eggs, point of lay hens. Prices vary from ten pounds or two i

Chickens
We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

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Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 6 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collection