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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Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10
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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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Last 3 boys from last years hatch looking for new homes with their own ladies. Lovely boys with great temperaments, two straight feather and one silky feathered.
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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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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? I have chickens, cockerels, chicks, and eggs ready now. Live Birds (Adult): £30 each Chicks: £15 each Fertile & Organic Eggs: 12 for £6 – great for
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Hi there am a male Leghorn looking for a home with some nice girls to look after and am a gentleman my name is Larry Unfortunately my owner can't keep me as I (cock a doodle do) noisy. Hi am asking £
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I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair
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Young chickens available, about 5 weeks old, mix between males/females( not the pictures in the advert, please message me if you would like some pictures) Collection/cash only
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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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I have 5 ko shamo chicks left 10 days old still on heat £20 per chick. Unsexed
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Lots of chicks hatching weekly in the following breeds: 🐣Usa silkies 🐣Buff Orpington’s 🐣Silver Laced Orpington’s 🐣Gold Laced Orpington’s 🐣Marans 🐣Olive Eggers (female) 🐣Cream Legbars (fe
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Off heat chicks for sale, will lay olive eggs. Hatched at home now ready to leave. £10 each…2 males rest females
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🐣 Chicks Available This Weekend 🐣 £8 each ✨ Buy 3, get 1 free ✨ Breeds available: 🐥 French Marans 🐥 Cuckoo Marans 🐥 Crested Bantams Available for collection this weekend. Message for more inf
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Lovely selection of beautiful bantam chicks available. Pekins, Silkie and Sablepoot from ages 5 weeks to point of lay. Next large hatch due middle of June for birds being reserved. Prices start at £
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Pekin bantam x 8 chicks left Leghorn x 1 chick left £15 each or 4 for £50 Being held regularly and ate very friendly babies
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Need a new home for this lovely boy , with only having 2 hens he is busying them into oblivion, needs far more girls , has produced gorgeous chicks
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POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) 1 black rock 18-20 weeks old and will start laying in approx
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Fertile light Sussex eggs available exceptional fertility rate getting around 95% from 3 hatches of 54 so far with more in the incubator. Postage will have to be paid on top of the price listed. Also
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We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Bluebells, Black Rocks, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All 18 weeks approx. All female and fully vaccinated. We also hav
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We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkies and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available approx 16-17 weeks old. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.

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Rare Black & Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs from my small mixed-colour breeding group, bred true to type from award-winning exhibition lines. British Araucanas are a recognised traditional UK
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Gold Partridge Brahma LF, Friendly, lively little chicks. Will need heat for a couple more weeks. Unsexed
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They are given only millets and organic food and some time local feed very lovely chicks and given very good care selling due to moving

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Beautiful pure Shetland hen hatching eggs available from my small home flock. Shetlands are a critically endangered Scottish landrace breed, known for their hardiness, foraging ability, and stunning n