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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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? We are a local farm selling a variety of birds raised naturally and humanely. Whether you need reliable egg layers, a beautiful rooster for your flock, or day-old chicks to rear yourself, we have them ready now! AVAILABLE BIRDS & PRICING: · · 1 Month Old Chicks: £10 each · Adult Hens £25 each · Adult Cockerels/Roosters:
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We have a wide range of point of lay hybrid layer hens available including: Light Sussex (brown eggs) Warrens (brown eggs) White Stars (white eggs) Black Rocks (brown eggs) Warrens are £15, all others are £20 each. Pullets (young hens) are approx 22-24 weeks so will start laying in the next few weeks. Based in Garswood near St. Helens and Wigan. Message to book
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All for sale Chickens laying Ducks laying Ready to go Please feel free to ask any information Thank you
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Hatched on 11th Sept. 2 x Cockerels. Both need a good home. Eggs from a bloodline of award winning hens.
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2 very affectionate silkies COME AS A PAIR I am reluctant to rehome my fur babies as they are adorable. I am not 100% about sex, I have been told they are both females although I have a feeling there
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Six lovely Warren's laying eggs must go I can't keep the 14 year old son had a tantrum and went home to his mums so they have to go ten pounds each or 50 for all six, all got two yound light Sussex £7
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We were given this chicken as a juvenile as somebody thought it was a hen of ours that had gone missing. He is quite clearly not our missing hen and as lovely as he is, we can't keep him as we have ha
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I have a young pair of young leghorns hatch by myself and from my own brown leghorn bantams. I have attached picture of my brown leghorns in to this advert 1 cockerel 1 hen. I will not separate They c
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10 chicken and 10 ducks. Will lay eggs. Very nicely taken care of. Selling because don’t have time to take care of them. Any more questions please message. Chicken: £20, duck: £30
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White and speckled/mottled still available Hatched week of 20th July. All happy and healthy growing well with their guinea fowl foster mum! Guess that makes them super smart bilingual brahma boys!
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Friendly hand reared chicks 2 frizzles in the 9 Selling all together don't want to separate them More ages available
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2 male aseel 6 month old halthy and active £20 each ************
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He’s a lovely little fella used to being handled but is not getting along with my other Cockerel and I feel it’s unfair to keep him. He needs to go to a good home he’s been loved and raised this year.
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Chicken eggs for sale Eating chickens eggs free range pack of 10 for 4.50 Also hatching chicken eggs for sale for 10 for 7.00 Also have quail eggs Just messge me for more information and if u ne