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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Hey guys we have some day old chicks which will be hatching on the 11th of may. I am able to sex these for you if you are only looking for hens, if in the event one does turn out to be a cockerel I would be happen swap over later on for a small fee. We have 3 different breeds up for grabs which are the following. Naked Necks, Frizzle and also Brahma cross Rhode Island reds

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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 Natasha - ************
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-Only 8 left now!!- Will do a deal on all 8 for £70. We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or £9 each if you buy 5 !✨ The Olive Eggers are either Araucana or Cream Legbar crossed with Copper Black Maran and lay a stunning Deep Olive Egg! We also have some F2 Olive Egge

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Week old Pekin and Brahma/orpington chicks unsexed £12 6 week old pekin chicks £15 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£70 Silkies Pekin hens Hybrid hens Orpington hens Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock £140 Paint silkie pair £190 Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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Silkie chicks just hatched this week. Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s & the prolific laying leghorns.

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Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please message for more details
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I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eg
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I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now.
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I have Hatching Eggs and Chicks from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Run
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Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £8 12 eggs for £16 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including pac
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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 prod

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I have a total of 5 chickens for sale 3 point of lay and 2 growers 1 columbian blacktail £25 Around 55/56 weeks old 1 isa brown £27 Around 32/33 weeks old 1 olive egger £31 Around 33/34 weeks o

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Mainly large fowl but silkies etc too. Older chicks also available. Please message for details Thank you
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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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Week old baby chicks under heat lamp, and month old Brahma chicks without the heat now. Active and healthy, unsexed.

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These eggs are from a small healthy flock of bantams with five females and two males. they all have very friendly personalities and are beautiful to look at. these chickens lay daily. £2 per hatching
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Faverolles are a French breed & are very distinctive with a salmon colour, bearded chests & 5 toes. They have a quiet & docile temperament happy in any size garden. They are ideal for first time chick

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Various drinkers and feeders for chicks, ducklings and general small to modest sized poultry. Price covers all items. Will post if you can’t collect at extra appropriate cost. (Probably £6)

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Hello, We have high quality POL Hens of various Hybrid and pure breeds. All hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully dewormed and vaccinated, protecting them from common poultry disease! Collect

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I have 1 Appenzeller Spitzhauben hen available, bought her as a chick, she was meant to be a pekin but turned into an Appenzeller. About a year old. Great layer and good broody. 📍Based Sixpenny Handl

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Week old Pekin Bantam x Sebright chicks, still on heat. £10 each. 📍Based Sixpenny Handley, SP5. 🐣Will have lots more hatching soon.

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Unfortunately we are moving into a rental that does not allow pets. We have 3 healthy girls who are ex-battery hens. We've had them for two years, and sorted them through the British Hen Foundation so
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Currently hatched out 14 quail chicks Selling all Each chick £8 or 2 for £15 All 14 would £80 These will increase on price due age All golden quail lay lovely big eggs Based in se9
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Hey guys we have only 2 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information they are cross breeds with
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.