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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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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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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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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Hey, I've got available 16 week old hens. 8 light sussex hybrids. 2 white leghorn hens. All wormed, healthy birds. £30 Available now!

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Brown hybrid chickens. The best breed for egg laying. These birds lay 300 eggs per year and are calm and friendly. They are fully vaccinated and are ready to start laying. Perfect back garden chickens

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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 Polish Hens: £40 As mentioned above, hens can only be purchased together wi
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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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Our bantham pets have grown to a ridiculous amount and we are looking to sell some off. Currently in stables due to prowling fox for safety. A wide range of colours and ages available. 99% POL birds w
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Smooth & frizzle available. From day olds to older hens. Some young cockerels available to so could start your own flock. Various colours. Prices start from £8 for unsexed day olds, £15/£20 for sexed
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Light Sussex male- 4 weeks old. Looking for a loving home, unfortunately we already have a cockerel and don’t have enough hens for two. Will look similar to the second picture when grown Based i
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I currently have. 17 weeks old bluebell hens for sale these will lay in 2 weeks Selling due to space Each £30 or all 5 for £130 Have warren 18 weeks old £25 each or 5 £110 Start lay eggs this week

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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 over 4 and above. Ask for a price. 3 birds for £35, 4 birds for £45.
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I have Hatching Eggs (Laid daily) and Chicks (Hatching weekly) from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices for eggs start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Runner Duck eggs at £3 each. Ducklings are from £18 each Chicks start at £9 All my poultry are lovingly reared at home on my Smallholdi
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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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Bantam hen and 4 unsexed chicks. Buyers should quote their DEFRA registration details, which allows them to keep poultry (which is now mandatory) when arranging to view etc, thank you.
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Hybrid hen and 8 unsexed chicks. Some will be bantam size when grown. Mum had been broody for such a long time and eventually hatched out 3 chicks so took on a few more that we put with her. She's a
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Pekin X hen and 7 unsexed chicks. Buyer should provide their DEFRA registration details before arranging to view etc please, as this is mandatory to enable you to keep any poultry.
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Day old chicks £15 each they are unsexed. We also have some 1 month old Polish & Brahma birds £20 each - these are off heat.
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Rooster for sale just over a year old alone will be £30 You can get two egg laying chickens with him for £80 I will not sell only chickens either rooster on its own or he rooster with chickens
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Day old chicks available all un sexed- Sable poot chicks - £10 each Olive egger chicks - £7 each hatching eggs I have are- Sablepoots eggs £2 each Quail eggs £5 for 6 F1 olive eggers £2each Barn yar
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Lavender Araucana large fowl chicks for sale, unsexed Hatched 8/06/26 £10 each or 3 for £25 Collection only Still require heat
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Sadley Our chicken has starting to cockadodoo... We've hatched him and want him to go to a nice home. He's beautiful.
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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