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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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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Silkie chicks just hatched adorable little chicks which are great pets for everyone & are great egg layers speaking from experience. All different colours.
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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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2 week old chicks Brahmas £15 each Unsexed 1 week old ducklings Saxonys £20 each Runners £20 each Unsexed 6 week old Pekin and Brahma/orpington chicks unsexed £20 10week old Pekin pullet £25 7 week old Silkies £25 unsexed POL Silkies £50 Pekin hens £35 Laying warren hens £25 each Hybrids £30 each Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock £125 Paint silkie pair £19
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1 pure breed polish chick, Beautiful colours starting to show. Possibilities of adult colouring include gold laced/silver laced and blue lavender. (Looking more silver laced atm) 1 polish cross silkie
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Frizzles and non-frizzles available mixed colours of heat ready for their new home please message me for any questions
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We have three lovely mixed breed cockerels looking for a forever home. One is completely black and the other two are Rhode Island types. All hand reared and very tame! Currently 9 weeks old. £10 each
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Have a mix of chicks available £25 for hens £15 for roosters. Coming up to 6/7 weeks old, 2 boys left 6 girls left

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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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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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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful ko shamo are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Birds are stunning! Eggs are available for hatching
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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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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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NO TIME WASTERS I brought 2 ayam cemani hens and I have had them for around 2 weeks but my flock seem to not be accepting them They are a hard to get bird, I’ve been wanting one for ages but it’s
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Hello, We have high quality POL Hens of various Hybrid breeds! All hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully dewormed and vaccinated, protecting them from common poultry disease! Collection from
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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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We have had a new hatch this weekend and now have Lavender Pekin Bantam day old chicks available. Priced at £12 each. Now SOLD. Next Hatch due in 3 weeks.
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Lavender Pekin bantam pullets 8 weeks old - off heat Lovely healthy birds Guaranteed hens I also have Columbian, black, silver partridge, gold partridge, blue and various colourings. Please no of
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Hello Unsexed sablepoot chicks available, £12 each, eating chick crumb, require heat! Please let me know any questions! Thanks
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Young Polish cockerel, only a few months old. Parents can be seen in person when collecting if interested £10
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! PLEASE READ FULL DESC! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I supply day old unsexed chicks! Chicks are of uncommon breeds or crosses and produce a range of interesting egg co
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Selling Fertile Sablepoot hatching eggs. £2 each. Other hatching eggs I have are- Quail eggs £5 for 6 F1 olive eggers (cream leg bar x maran) £3 each Barn yard mixed eggs £1 each Deals on multiple
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Mainly large fowl but silkies etc too. Older chicks also available. Please message for details Thank you