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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Brown warren pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed very friendly 17 weeks old they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year very good for first time poultry keepers
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Easter eggers and white leghorn chickens.. 6 weeks plus ready togo to new homes. Fed on growers pellets Not long till laying at point of lay. Mixed colours available All can live outside in coops no heat plates or lights needed.
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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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Black copper marans hybrids 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a dark brown egg 380 to 300 eggs per year a very docile hen
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I have some lovely hand raised, calm birds from chicks to point of lay, both big and small from silkie and pekin to Brahma and Orpington amongst my lovely organically raised flock. I have hatching eggs in wonderful colours-I’m retired and enjoying my lifelong passion for birds-I will work with you to establish your perfect flock and advise you as you learn and perfect-we
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Point of lay pullets Bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 18 weeks old very friendly and garden reared. £12 each. Please bring something to transport them home in. (Waltham Lincolnshire)
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1 week old today and ready for new homes! Polish, silkie and possible frizzle ♥️ All unsexed and need heat Collection from congleton...
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8 weeks old cockeril for sale. Not aloud to keep in my property. Lovely pet, friendly, looks after hens
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Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs For Sale. £20 for 12 eggs. Our Pekin Bantams are mixed colours, so you should get a nice mixture of Lavender, Millefleur, possibly Red, possibly Black, etc. All are kept in
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Buff Orpington Cockerel free to a good home. Very friendly and I’ve hatched off lots of chicks from him

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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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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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Pure Bred Isabella Brama hatching eggs £2.00 each collected or posted £6.00 per six extra first class post
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8 Hybrid Highland Browns hens for sale. They are 2 years olds, healthy and happy chickens. I have had them since they were 18 weeks old and have no health problems with them.
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Fertile Micro Serama eggs. These eggs come from frizzle dads and smooth mums. For example one of our runs contains 2 frizzle roos and several smooth ladies. This ensures that we won't hatch any frizzl
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One week old silkie chicks, unsexed, require heat. Lovely healthy silkie parents of the same colours. Price below for all 5 or make us an offer! These hens are lovely egg layers, friendly and make ve
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One year old. Must go together. Price is for both - £40. Friendly, inquisitive and laying well. Have even been on a trip to the local preschool to meet the children!
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I have mixed-colour normal, and frizzle bantams for sale. Some are laying some arent. All female. Two very broody hens also. 8 x 12 week old- £15 10 x Adult hens £25 More pictures if required.
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Two beautiful White Leghorn cockerels available for sale. Both hatched 3rd April 2026, now 10 weeks old. They are healthy, active, and free range raised in a home garden environment. Both have love
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Light Sussex chicks for sale. Home bred from 3 hens and unrelated cockerel. Friendly breed, beautiful markings, good egg layers. Unsexed
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I have beautiful birds of all shapes and sizes from newly hatched to point of lay and everything in between, pure breeds and coloured egg layers, bantams and large foul, silkies, pekins, Aracuanas, or
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Here we have a variety of chicken chicks for sale, my son has hatched them in the incubator and has looked after them all really well, sadly they are all for looking for new homes. 🏠 Please message