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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chicks available now 4 weeks old 🐥🐣 £8 per chick Or 10 for £50 All chicks are unsexed unless stated otherwise Also have some grower pullets available £15 each (10-12 weeks old) Thank you for read
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These hens will be ready to go at any time after 26th may when they have had their third salmonella innoculations. They are large healthy birds and should produce 300 eggs per year. The pay back per b
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Two amazing lavender pekin cockerels who have been reared in a garden with other poultry but are now starting to get bullied by their father and the other males. So they are looking for new homes. The
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New chicks available now….. 🐣 These pekins are a mix of frizzled mottle pekin to a Dutch bantam beautiful little chicks 🐥
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Pekin Bantam pullet growers at 7 weeks old. £25 each Frizzle and 1 smooth available. Eating growers pellets, off heat and ready to live outside with a coop. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER
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I have quail eggs producing some really lovely colours.we also sell baby quail Mini silver apple yards , adorable friendly small ducks. Lovely mixture of hybrid, mixture of different colour eggs. Red
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Beautiful, calm & human handled Pekin chick. Stunning feathers. Confident and healthy. Can’t keep due to my other chicks not accepting them.
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Lovely natured boy, hatched by me last summer. Blue egg gene. Needs his own flock now. Collection from Ware, East Herts.
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Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, so unsure of breed and age is approximate, otherwise happy and healthy birds.
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🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin
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Day-old chicks now available. We have a limited number of healthy, strong chicks ready to go to new homes. These are Bantams —perfect for smallholdings, hobby flocks, or anyone looking to grow their
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Hi there here at Kay’s hatchery we have surplus hatching eggs for sale Rooster is a blue laced red Wyandotte Hens are mixed Bluebells Leghorn Black rocks So will get a lovely selection. 6 eggs - £
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Hybrid hatching eggs, I have already hatched some this year and the hatching rate is 100% Incredibly strong lovely chicks £10 for 6 and £5 p p
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These birds will be available in late June. as Point of lay. They are all ISA Bovan brown females fully vaccinated and treated for salmonella. Excellent layers that give very brown eggs. One of the hi
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Day-Old Hybrid Chicks Now Available We have a limited number of healthy, strong day-old hybrid chicks ready to find their new homes.These chicks will grow into hardy, reliable, and prolific laying h
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🐓 Point of Lay Hybrid Pullets – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay hybrid pullets, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re looking for