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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I have a lovely selection of bantam pullets some amazing colours all off heat. Please feel free to message for any inquiries.
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10 week old pure bred Brahma chicks . Parents pics on request All hand reared. £25. Each or two for £40 1 definite cockrell others unsexed but look like hens . Brahmas are good for first time chicke
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Day old chicks looking for new homes. A mixture of hybrid birds including blue, white, dark brown, olive and brown egg layers. Collection from North Clifton (near Dunham Bridge) Born - 24th June 2026
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3 lovely Sablepoot hens and a cockerel 2 hens are last years and laying very well, the others are this years about 8 weeks old, will not split them up
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5 chicks available, 3 showgirls think they are all blue, 1 black standard and one blue/almost silver standard 1 week old I regularly have silkie chicks available from my mixed flock consisting of sta
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Mixture of colours. I also have some Brahma Orpington cockerels (last photo). These are a large fowl. Friendly, inquisitive birds, already quite big in size. Point of lay £40 Cockerels £10
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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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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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Hatched Easter Sunday 🐣 he’s such a beautiful boy, looks and temperament. He’ll happily follow you around the garden all day long!