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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10 white silkie chicks. Born on the 3.11.26 Require heat source Pick up Prestwich Manchester £15 each

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Some very nice pol hens looking for new homes 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large orders
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This 4month old small silkie cross bantam boy would be a great addition to anyone flock. His name is Mario and he's great with the girls. He's such a lovely little chap. He won't grow very big.
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I have a variety of chickens for sale. They have all been bred on the farm and all parents are available to see. We have hatched the eggs in incubators and reared the chicks. As you can see they have all been handled daily and used for poultry therapy sessions, making them very tame and perfect pets. The breeds I have are Polish Silke Appezela Females £40 Males £10 Tri
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We have 2 Porcelain Pekin Banty Cockerels for sale. Our daughters reared them so are very tame. Would swap 1 for the same for breeding if anyone wishes to swap. Hatched June 2026
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- Beautiful silkie chicks for sale. - Hatched 31/10/21. - Will require a heat lamp. - Can see all my hens & cocks on collection. - Follow our FB North West Poultry
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3 Orpington cockerels up for rehoming. 2 silver laced & 1 buff Been raised since 2 days old with children and in the family home/garden Will happily sit on your lap and take treats from your hand
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Gorgeous pure bred bantam laced wyandotes. Nine available in a variety of colourways. These are lovely gentle birds and used to being around children. £25 each, buy 3 Hens and get 1 Cockerell FOC.
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Chucku is a handsome, fully grown cockerel looking for a new home. He is used to living outdoors with other chickens and would suit someone with experience keeping poultry. He has a lovely presence an
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Lays eggs everyday Friendly hen Reason for selling is because we have 4 other chickens and coop is getting too suffocating for her
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2 beautiful brahma pullets, heading to 5 months old. White and a Columbian buff. Docile and friendly hens, socialised with multiple companion pets. White is slightly more confident but both come
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These beautiful baby chickens were born on the 25th of October 2026. £10 each. Collection only Blackburn.
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Mixed breeds and ages. Free to a good home! Collection just outside of Whittington. Collection would be best during the evening due to them being out during daylight hours.
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Our beautiful boy Elvis is looking for a new home, we have raised two chicks and unfortunately they are both boys and have taken a dislike to each other.
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Anyone looking for a full chicken set up? Comes with 2 feeders, 2 waterers, coop and 2x3 run annd 2x3m extension. Also tarp to cover the top and the chicken wire that’s already on can be cut at the t
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1 day old Silkie chicks available now Our Silkies are healthy, well cared for .We take care to collect and handle our eggs appropriately to give them the best possible start for incubation. 🐣 05.11
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3 seramas, 2 hens one cock And a cock silkie They All get on. Don’t fight. Had since chicks. New work means I have no time
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? We are a local farm selling a variety of birds raised naturally and humanely. Whether you need reliable egg layers, a beautiful rooster for your floc
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Hi has anyone got any ayam cemani chicks or fertile eggs for sale Yorkshire area preferably chicks Thanks Tony ************
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Point of lay white stars/ white leghorns 17/18 weeks old Lay 300 plus white eggs Fully vaccinated ***Price *** £10 each 10 plus £9 each 20 plus £8.50 each 50 plus £7.50 each Discount on l
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Point of lay speckledys pullets 19 weeks Old This breeds will lay 280 - 300 brown eggs Fully vaccinated £12.50 each Black rocks , Bluebells , silver Sussex, blue / olive egg layers also avai
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🐓 Handsome Black Silkie Cross Cockerel Looking for a New Home 🖤 Beautiful black cockerel with gorgeous glossy feathers and a lovely green sheen. He is a Silkie cross, believed to have another larg
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Lovely, friendly young Vorwerk cockerel available. Free to a good home. Around 6-7 months old. Can deliver locally
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I have Copper marans 12 Speckle 1 Black Sussex 1 Fully vaccinated wormed and mite treated Copper marans £25 each but can do a deal On whole lot