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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A selection of pure breed poultry for sale. Large fowl brahmas, wheaten marans, copper marans, light Sussex, Swedish flower hens. Brahma bantams, pekin bantams. Recently wormed. Most are now laying. All £38 each Brahmas £50 each

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We only ave 13 of these guys left they are £7 each. And are cross breeds of rode island reds, brahma and possibly bantam. Message me for any additional info and to arrange collection

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Here we have some pure breed naked necks, there is now only 14 left. They are available for collection and are £15 each. Message me for any additional information and to arrange collection

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Here we have our 13 week old warrens up for sale we do have over 50 of these available. They are off heat as you can see. They are all sexed and are all hens. They are £20 each. Message me for any further information

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We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield

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Day old pekin chicks £12 Serama chicks £12 Unsexed 5 week old Pekin £12 Hybrid chicks £12 unsexed 3 weeks old silkie chicks £15 5 weeks old silkie chicks £18 Unsexed POL £20-£60 D’uccle bantams Sablepoots Pekin’s Orpingtons Brahmas Hybrid hens Pairs and Trios available Hatching eggs also available Day olds Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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3 cockerels and ten hens for sale all laying fertile eggs lovely looking birds just need to cut down a bit on birds
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Here we have for sale are some of our fertile chicken eggs which will be a cross breed of Rhode Island Reds and Brahmas, they are £2 each and shipping is an extra £7. Any extra questions feel free to
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We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours

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Pure breed cream crested legbars hens for sale about a year old Hens are laying well Nice colour eggs

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**2 x arcana x and mixed colour pekins ** Newly hatched chicks true to type parents. £8 each Also 13 week old Pyle Wyandotte hens Please make sure you are set up for chicks as they need heat. As hatc

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Our great selection of hens are just coming into lay and make fantastic family pets. I can offer advice on setting up your first little ‘flock’ and can sell everything you need to get started. With

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Day old Pekin and Serama chicks Beautiful colours, Chance of smooth, silky and frizzle Serama. £10 each Unsexed Other chicks and chicken available

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Warren hens £15 each Hybrids available £40 each or 3 for £100. Turkeys, ducks, chicks available too Wimborne, BH21 4JE

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Lovely trio of New Hampshire Red bantams excellent layers of tasty eggs looking for a kind home with space.

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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful serama bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Seramas are a true bantam breed, being the smal

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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo

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Silkie hatching eggs for sale 6 for £15 Chicks available also Point of lay available Breeding pairs also available We are based just outside of Haywards Heath. For more info please contact Natash

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13 left beautiful pekin bantams, mixed sexes, mixed colours Grab a bargain very near POL £40 each or 2 for £70.... We also have baby quail 2 weeks old (certonix) £10 each 40 availble... will do a

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Beautiful, tame, pekin bantams mixed colours 18 availble, ready to go they are off heat and on growers feed currently ready for there forever homes, pure breed no crosses.... £35 each or 2 for £64 W

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Tentatively looking for a new home for these two lovely hens - due to lack of space I think it’d be fairer to downsize our flock slightly and find these girls a home where they can have a little more

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Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, aus

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🐣 Bantam Hatching Eggs Available 🐣 Mixed Colours – Beautiful Garden Flock I have fertile bantam hatching eggs available from my small, well-cared-for flock. ✨ Possible colours include: • Porcelain

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Hi, We have 10 day old silkie chicks for sale A selection of colours first come first served £8 per chick or 6 for £50
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.