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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Gold Partridge Brahma LF, Friendly, lively little chicks. Will need heat for a few more weeks. All 7 for £50
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- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.
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Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted. We cannot guarantee fertility once they have been through the postag
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Due to having lots of success with chicks this year, I’m looking to pass on this pair of 2025 hatch Cochins. Cockerel - blue Hen - black. From this pairing it’s 50/50 chance of blue & black chick
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6 x Bantam Hatching Eggs. From a mixed free range flock. You will get a lucky dip selection of eggs laid freshly the day of purchase. Available breeds are; Silkie, Frizzle, Pekin, Barbe D'uccle, Gold
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I have an interesting mixture of Bantam Hen's available. The breeds include Seabright, Barbe D'uccle and Partridge Wynandotte. All 8 months old and laying. From a healthy free range flock.
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Www.westyorkshirequails.com Eggs & chicks available Collection halifax for chicks I post out eggs daily . Chicks are £15 each Eggs are 6 for £30 1 hen not laying yet £50 4 Cockerells £30 each
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3 point of lay hens All laying Healthy hens £20 each or £55 for all 3. Ideally would like all 3 to go together
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I am selling some very active and healthy chicks currently around one month old, on starter crumble feed. £10 each or 5 for £40. Check the videos uploaded.
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Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information
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6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,
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Homebred pure Cream Legbar chicks available from a day old. Can provide guaranteed female chicks or mixed. Minimum purchase of two but priority given to buyers of three. Hatching every three week
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Show stock dutchies, previously won a first (male) and second (hen) at show. Lovely dainty birds. Would be great for anyone wanting to breed for showing
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Hatching Eggs from our pure breed chickens to produce rainbow eggs 🌈 Breeds include: Double laced Barnevelders Exchequer Leghorns Cream Crested Legbars Black Copper Marans £2 an egg or less tak
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Healthy, well-cared-for point of lay hens ready to start producing eggs soon. Ideal for anyone looking to start or expand their flock. These hens are strong, active, and perfect for both beginners an
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1 Male. Hatched on 7th Jan. Very healthy and beautiful cockerel. Looking for his forever home. Salford
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3m x 4m x 2m Run with mesh, full size door, 1 half roof cover and another half roof cover with sides. Been up for 2 days and changed our plans No hens have been in there.
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We have 14 week old chickens for sale. Buff Orpingtons large fowl. Silkies black. White. Lavender. Cuckoo. We also have chicks.
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Hybrid nova brown chick lay 350 eggs a year chick will still need to be on heat when they get to there new home lovely friendly bird
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***SOLD***Lovely chickens for sale. X2 LegHorn females and x1 Pekin x Silkie male. Will only sell at a trio. Looking for £45 for all three, (£20 per hen and £5 for the rooster) Collection from Scaris
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NOT TO BE EATEN! Amazing to handle. Been touched since first out the egg! Can be separated if needed
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Due to having to move we have turkeys and chickens for sale 11 chickens very good layers blue and dark brown egg and we have 5 turkeys hen are laying
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They are very alert and friendly cockerels from a mixed warren breed. Healthy, active, and friendly with people £35 each.