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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Stunning American Game bird chicks, unsexed OFF HEAT. Friendly, healthy parents which free-range and can be viewed. Message for more information. Can be collected now. Must go to good homes. Discounted if purchasing a few.

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Gorgeous Brahma chicks in gold partridge and black mottled. Day olds to a couple of weeks - all chicks will require heat until fully feathered.
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Hi I have too many hatchling and need to move some on They are 100% polish chicks hatched out on the 23/6/26. Still need heat I had gotten my eggs from East Sussex smallholding iv had fantastic luc
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4 silki x light Sussex chicks 2 buff opringtons 1 week old Eating and drinking fine collection only spennymoor
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collection only only pm if your interested no mess abouts need to go to a good home I can’t keep him already got one free to a good home
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Gorgeous buff Orpington cockerel. Sadly can’t keep as we have another 2 and only 2 female, To go to a good home.
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6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs £18 Postage is £7 tracked 24 Listed priced is including postage
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6 X Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs £8 for 6 £15 for 12 Royal Mail Postage Tracked 24 £7 Listed price is including postage
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6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs 6 Eggs £15 Royal Mail Tracked 24 postage £7 Limited number of Eggs available. Listed price is including postage
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Young cuckoo pekin quad exceptional quality 1 cockerel 3 hens laying well plenty of of chicks on the ground Exceptional breeding group
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Absolutely stunning little show quality black pekin hen just coming in to lay around 25 weeks old atunning quailty would struggle to fins better
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We have some beautiful unsexed Pekin & silkie chicks ages from 4 all happy healthy friendly chicks. I also have silkie x Pekin pullet £15 2 black mottled pekin pullets £20 for both 4 week old stil
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Last years birds stunning show quality white pekin trio 1 cockerel 2 hens laying well excellent fertility plenty of young on the ground
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Silver laced Orpington chicks un sexed pic of parents in pics Beautiful quality Lovely healthy strong chicks Will need heat till 6 weeks of fully feathered £10 Per chick
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Stunning buff orpington chicks Unsexed day olds will need heat till they are 4-6 weeks or full feathered Unsexed Day olds £10 2 week olds £12 3 week olds £15
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Stunning cuckoo sexed pekin pullets Lovely quality pullets Approx 7 weeks old Guarenteed pulelts
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Beautiful bantam millieflur pekin pullets Sexed Appox 16-19 Weeks old Absolutely stunning little pullets £35 each 3 available
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Ko shamos for sale all cock birds 3 sliver and 3 ginger&black 3 month old £25 o.n.o both parents can be seen
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Pekin x silkie chicks for a good home. 2 weeks old. Not sure or the sex only selling as to many chicks and broody hens. 8 available
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Lemon is a 3 month old cockerel, He has been raised in a family home and so is well adjusted to, and fond of, people and enjoys hopping onto your shoulder. He can be slightly territorial around his gi
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Two roosters for sale and looking for some new ladies We have a pure red light Sussex who hasn't crowded but we're pretty sure is a rooster We also have a mottled pekin who is crowing Can be took
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2 French Copper Maran Female chicken lays egg currently selling as moving house and cant move them with us. Any questions feel free
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Quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from a carefully selected breeding programme. I have been selectively breeding my flock to enhance the following desirable traits: -Easily sexed from hatch
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Off heat and ready to be outside. 2 Months old unsexed silkie chicks. Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. All unsexed SPENNYMOOR. UK