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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We have a range of hybrid pullets available, all 18-20 weeks old, which means they will be laying in the next few weeks. Types available: 🐔Olive Eggers (limited) -80% chance of laying olive eggs, 20% brown 🐔Bluebelles 🐔Dark Eggers 🐔Speckled 🐔Blacktail Reds 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Black Rocks Olive eggers are £25, all others are £20 each. Collection only, Garswood WN4 (
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We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches weekly. We also have • Ayam Cemani • Vorwerk • Silkies in various colours Healthy well cared for chicks ready for their next homes. On or off heat Please
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£20 for 6 eggs postage (collection also available) We have hatching Indian runner duck eggs available with a very high fertility rate. Eggs are all freshly laid and can be collected or posted for postage cost- please get in touch for cost. We hatch these eggs ourselves often and have a very good success rate with a variety of colours within the flock. We will also
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Young chickens available, about 5 weeks old, unsure if they are male or female yet as they are still quite young Message me for any more information Collection/cash only
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Group of 5 chickens, 3 hens and 2 cockerels. Must go as a group. Lovely pearl grey colour, hens all producing eggs and the boys get along well.
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Wellsummer, USA sillies black and white, cuckoo morans, cream legbar, light Sussex, sliver duckwings, Various chicks, various ages, various prices available
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- Beautiful unsexed silkie chicks - Will need heat for a few weeks - All hens and cockerels can be seen on collection.
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Bresse Gauloise chickens are a dual-purpose chicken breed – great for both eggs and meat. Our chickens (APHA registered) are from four Bresse breeding stocks and live with plenty of outdoor space and
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Serama and pekin chicks for sale lovely temperments and colours Still need heat Collection only They are 10 pound each
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High-Quality USA Bearded Silky & Polish Chicks – All Colours Available! We have a stunning selection of chicks ready for new homes! Our USA Bearded Silkies, of exceptional quality, and famous for thei
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FOR SALE: High-Quality USA Bearded Silky & Polish Chicks – All Colours Available! We have a stunning selection of chicks ready for new homes! Our USA Bearded Silkies, of exceptional quality, and fam
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Selection of colours, mixed ages from newly hatched to 10 weeks. Lavenders, cuckoo, black, mixed colours. Males and females.
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🐓 HENS & COCKERELS AVAILABLE 🐓 Beautiful mixed bantams and Easter Egger/Araucana-type crosses available now 🐥 A lovely variety of colours and feathering including: ✨ Blue & lavender types ✨ Black
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🐓 Serama Bantam Chickens & Roosters – The Smallest Chicken in the World! 🐣 Looking for high-quality, friendly, and stunning ornamental birds? We have beautiful, purebred Serama Bantam chickens avai
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Beautiful chicks from day old Range of breeds: Silkies Showgirls Marans Skylines (blue/pink/olive eggs) Vorwerks Swedish flowers Silkie crosses (good chance of olive eggs) I always keep for 48hrs t
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Our handsome rooster George is looking for a loving new home. He’s fantastic with his flock and takes his job seriously, always keeping a watchful eye out for predators while his hens are busy eati
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🐣 Mixed Breed Chicks – Hatched Monday! 🐣 Beautiful mixed-breed chicks available now, hatched this Monday and ready for their new homes! All unsexed These chicks come from a stunning mixed flock o
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Cockerel for sale very gentle natured, love bum rubs and human interaction. Unique fluffy feathers and blue earlobes. They are both 15 weeks old will be ready to mate within the next 1-3 weeks. Ha
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Hatched 3rd June black copper marran, light sussex, Rhode Island reds and cream legbar all sold as unsexed. £7.50 per check minimum 3 chicks
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Young blacktail Cockerell looking for new home. Doing really well just can't keep him unfortunately . Open to offers.
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We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore
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Lovely nice young birds. 4 of them. Born end of Jan this year. Any info just get in contact with me. Price is each bird.
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We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w
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Home raised. Only selling as not aloud males on Allotment. Very healthy. Just need a quick rehousing