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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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each
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Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
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Silver pencil wyandottes bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we also have some gold pencil wyandottes

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2 silkie hens available both 15 weeks old. One white and one grey mottled. Will start laying in the next few weeks. £35 each. White silkie cockerel also available. Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High
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Bantam Silkies, bearded, non-bearded. Guaranteed female at point of lay ie 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated to commercial standards. Collection from Stafford area

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UP TO 20% Discounts for 5,10,15 or 20 birds. Based on the Leghorn breed and often termed Dekalb, these birds are the best layers you can get - typically 7 large white eggs per week per bird. The White Star Hybrid is smaller than the average robust Hybrid layer, displaying prolific, sizable egg-laying potential of approximately ************ eggs annually, while exhibit
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Mixed colour silkie chicks for sale. Colours include black, white, blue, mottled, gold and splash. Sold unsexed as it is not possible to sex at this age. £10 each Collection Ashbourne Derbyshire

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs
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Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

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Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks
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Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed
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Lakenvelder bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed very friendly we have 4 left very stunning

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Indian runner ducklings £10 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire

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7 x lovely Buff Orpington chicks from unrelated hens/cockerel. Unsexed and will need heat for 6 weeks Price is per chick Ono with 20% off for 10 or more More hatching 16/5
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Two Cockrells bantams very friendly and happily live with other chickens. Very healthy and active cockrells £40 For the pair open to offers
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Three day old Silkie chicks available. Stunning mix of jet black and pure white. Straight run from the first hatchlings of the year, bred from good laying hens. £10 each or sensible offers considered
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These beautiful hens are from quality stock Friendly and easy to handle Vaccinated Amazing layers- laying 300 eggs a year Point of lay and hardy Good temperament Vaccinated and wormed Ready to go
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Unsexed. 7 x chicks available. Sold in minimum of pairs. Eating and drinking well. Will need to go under heat in a brooder. Collection only. Hatching eggs also available. Price is per chick. Hatched on 25/04/26
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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 10 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each
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Chicks off heat Around 4 weeks old Mixture of breeds, polish, moran, legbar, easter egger, white star. All sexed, all female. First come first served basis Collection only £10 each
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Chicks for sale Legbar, white star, moran, easter eggers, polish Day olds From £5 each on heat £10 each off heat Will do deals on more than 10 Also hatching Eggs for sale £1 each
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Stunning serama Cockerell sweet as they come Stunning colours 2 beautiful black hens with green feather Hatched some lovey chicks off them Down sizing sadly looking for best home
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1 stunning pekin Cockerell buff coloured with cripmt feathers 2 lovely white hens 1 milleflur hen All under a year old and laying. Have had some chicks hatch this year Selling as down sizing all love
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🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 In lay🥚🍳🥚🍳 2 hens 🐓🐔🐓🐔 1 cockerel 🐓🐔🐓🐔 Ready to go now🏡🏠🏡🏠 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡