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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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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- 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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Anyone looking for 6 bantams and a full set up? Due to unforeseen circumstances we can no longer keep our girls. We have 4 silkies, 1 Houdan 1 polish All laying although not every day…. Getting 1
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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. 🐣 29.10
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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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All for sale Chickens laying Ducks laying Ready to go Please feel free to ask any information Thank you
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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
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Lovely chickens need a good home, currently both being bullied by the flock, about 10 weeks old, on grower feed, we have tried alot to stop the bullying, so we are hoping someone can give them a lovin
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Handreared pure silkies: cuckoo striped and blue/grey. They are very friendly , used to children and been raised on organic fermented diet so they are super healthy. These boys are pets and not for Sl
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Point of lay Easter egg layers This breeds will lay blue , green, brown , white Colours Black Black and gold Black and silver Blue Cuckoo £15 each
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Hatched on 11th Sept. 2 x Cockerels. Both need a good home. Eggs from a bloodline of award winning hens.
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7 Dutch Bantam Hens for Sale – Good Showing Lines I have 7 Dutch Bantam hens available, with 6 hatched this year and 1 born two years ago. The parents can be seen in the second picture. No cockerels
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Silkie Bantam Chickens For Sale – Blackburn Title: 3 Young Silkie Bantam Chickens – £25 for all 3 (sold together only) Blackburn collection Price: £25 total (will not split – they are a close
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X10 point of lay, laying hens available for sale based settle North Yorkshire, just started laying the odd egg or two, message for prices and details
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We have 2 males that are looking for a new home. We have raised ourselves from 3 days old . They have nice temperament. You can have your pick out of the 2. Open to offers. Any questions message via t
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2 very affectionate silkies COME AS A PAIR I am reluctant to rehome my fur babies as they are adorable. I am not 100% about sex, I have been told they are both females although I have a feeling there
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🐓 Serama Bantam Roosters – The Smallest Rooster in the World! 🐓 Looking for high-quality, friendly, and stunning ornamental birds? We have beautiful, purebred Serama Bantam Rooster available, rais
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1 trio (2 hens 1 cockerel) £80 1 pair (1 hen 1 cockerel) £50 POL, Hatched in April Available now, located cumbria