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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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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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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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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8 weeks old cockeril for sale. Not aloud to keep in my property. Lovely pet, friendly, looks after hens
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For sale buff Orpington chicks . 1 day old 10£ each. We are from city Leeds. More info by phone number
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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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small white leghorns available from my Farm they are almost 15 days old and ready for their new homes
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Lovely boy but I cant keep cockerels where I live, he’s just starting to crow and tail is turning white.

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Some very nice hens looking for new homes . Some are laying eggs All fully vaccinated Speckledys very docile and a great egg layer Price £15 each or 10 plus £12.50 each Other breeds silver Sussex burford browns black tails Warrens
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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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Mixed batch of pure bred quality selected pekin bantam hatching eggs for the best hatches collection staincross Barnsley Can post
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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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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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10 female Leghorns available price per piece £12 I also have 2 females and 7 males at 20 days old..
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I have various hens, chicks and hatching eggs available including olive eggers, Marans, cream legbar, silkies and Welsummers. I’m a small hobby breeder and occasionally have excess eggs and hens that
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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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1x white Brahma cockerel 12 weeks £10 5x golden partridge Brahma chicks 6 weeks £10 1x cuckoo Maran 4 week old cockerel £5 1 ayem chamani chick 4 weeks old £20 8x old English Oxford game chicks 4 wee
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Friendly cream legbar rooster, beautiful and healthy. Hatched in February. Friendly with other chickens Offer your price