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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Appenzeller chicks for sale. Silvers and blacks. We have various different age chicks and ducklings for sale. Indian runner ducklings, silvers, apricots and blues available. Excellent fertility and hatch rate. Hatching eggs available also. Prices vary. Day old to 1 week unsexed chicks £4 Ducklings day olds to 1 week £10 Hatching eggs £1.50 an egg. Deals to be done fo

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Too loud for our neighbourhood Well fed and already crowing Free to collect Black and white feathers
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I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now. Prices from £20 to £25
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For a loving kind forever home only. Sadly I have room for only one boy. Volkan is a cross between a handsome tailed bearded blue araucana crossed with an Orpington x Cream Crested Legbar hybrid and a gorgeous gold silkie, so carries the blue egg gene (c/o both Araucana and Legbar genes) meaning his female offspring will likely lay green eggs. Hatched indoors and raised
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We are hatching a lovely mix of Pekin Bantam chicks, the first hatch of 8 includes lavender frizzles. As yet unsexed. Second hatch underway, so there will be more arriving soon. Good homes only, will
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4 x barred hybrids, 1 lays a blue egg. Would like all 4 to go together if possible. 6 x rhode rock hybrids. All birds laying well. Price £20 each. Collection only. Braishfield Romsey area.
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French millefleur pekin bantams show quality Price based on colour and sex. Males will obviously be cheaper but a lot depends on colour.

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Beautiful large show type Orpington chicks available soon and Hatching eggs available now, £2.50 an egg plus postage or collection. Mixed colours including Chocolate, Black, Lavender, Mauve, Gold lac
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Unsexed chicks - hatched 24/05. 3 Transylvanians/naked neck 1 lavender pekin SOLD 2 polish 1 Thuringian All eating and drinking. Will require heat and brooder set up. £15 each.
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Lovely pure breed Cream Legbar cockerel for sale Currently 9 weeks old Have been hand reared and well handled by my children! Sadly we are at cockerel saturation point… £15 Ono
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I have two silkie chicks left looking for a loving home. I also have a Duccle Roo ready for find his forever home
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Young trio of Millefluer Barbu duccle Cute as can be from show quality stock Free range Healthy little bantams
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We have had a new hatch this weekend and now have Lavender Pekin Bantam day old chicks available. Priced at £12 each.
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Not exactly sure of exact breed but he is a bantam type. Small rooster. Lovely guy, he's shy but he's sweet. Will eat from my hand.
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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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I have a selection of cockerels looking for new ladies. All last years birds. Black Copper Maran Blue Copper Maran Splash Maran I also have a Rhode Island Red available
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Two pure breed Cream Legbar cockerels for sale Currently 9 weeks old Have been hand reared and well handled Only selling as we have only hens in our flock 15 pounds each
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3 beautiful male silkies for sale 14weeks old very friendly been handle by children daily since hatched Used to other animals £15 each or all 3 for £40
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I’m offering two young chicks, raised in an incubator, ready to find a calm home, ideally on a farm. I’m unsure if one is a rooster and the other a hen, but they are well-fed and have had no vaccinati
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Warren brown chickens. Point of lay - have now started laying. Warrens are good prolific layers. Born approx end of November 2025. Collection from Steep.
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Beautiful quality Mille Fleur Pekin bantam hatching eggs available from healthy, well cared for birds. Productive strain with lovely colouring and temperament. Eggs are collected fresh daily and care
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Beautiful healthy free range birds. Looking for a new home as we are downsizing our breeding flock size. I have 2 silver hens left. £45 each
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6week old cream legbar 6week old black copper maran 2 week old hybrid 2week old pekin bantam 5day old polish bantam All unsexed Collection so45
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6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incuba