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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Lavender Pekin Bantams. Professionally bred and reared, Vaccinated. Very docile birds. Located in Clayton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. £35 each / 3 for £100

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10 white silkie chicks. Born on the 3.11.26 Require heat source Pick up Prestwich Manchester £15 each

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Some very nice pol hens looking for new homes 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large orders
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This 4month old small silkie cross bantam boy would be a great addition to anyone flock. His name is Mario and he's great with the girls. He's such a lovely little chap. He won't grow very big.
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Lays eggs everyday Friendly hen Reason for selling is because we have 4 other chickens and coop is getting too suffocating for her
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Hatch date - 11th November We should have a lovely variety of fluffy Silkies, with the exciting possibility of Show Girls and Paint Silkies! 🐥🤍🖤 ✨ A variety of colours possible ✨ Chance of Paint
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- Beautiful silkie chicks for sale. - Hatched 31/10/21. - Will require a heat lamp. - Can see all my hens & cocks on collection. - Follow our FB North West Poultry
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2 beautiful brahma pullets, 5 months old. White and a Columbian buff. Docile and friendly hens, socialised with multiple companion pets. White is slightly more confident but both come hairing acr
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Gorgeous pure bred bantam laced wyandotes. Nine available in a variety of colourways. These are lovely gentle birds and used to being around children. £25 each, buy 3 Hens and get 1 Cockerell FOC.
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These beautiful baby chickens were born on the 25th of October 2026. £10 each. Collection only Blackburn.
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Mixed breeds and ages. Free to a good home! Collection just outside of Whittington. Collection would be best during the evening due to them being out during daylight hours.
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free to a good home , great friendly genes , hand raised, integrated with the flock , no heat needed
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young roosters for sale ,friendly and coming into maturity,hand raised ,free to a good home if meets standards x
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1 day old Silkie chicks available now Our Silkies are healthy, well cared for .We take care to collect and handle our eggs appropriately to give them the best possible start for incubation. 🐣 29.10
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I have a variety of chickens for sale. They have all been bred on the farm and all parents are available to see. We have hatched the eggs in incubators and reared the chicks. As you can see they have
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All for sale Chickens laying Ducks laying Ready to go Please feel free to ask any information Thank you
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Looking for healthy, organic, and fertile poultry? We are a local farm selling a variety of birds raised naturally and humanely. Whether you need reliable egg layers, a beautiful rooster for your floc
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Hi has anyone got any ayam cemani chicks or fertile eggs for sale Yorkshire area preferably chicks Thanks Tony ************
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Point of lay white stars/ white leghorns 17/18 weeks old Lay 300 plus white eggs Fully vaccinated ***Price *** £10 each 10 plus £9 each 20 plus £8.50 each 50 plus £7.50 each Discount on l
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Point of lay speckledys pullets 19 weeks Old This breeds will lay 280 - 300 brown eggs Fully vaccinated £12.50 each Black rocks , Bluebells , silver Sussex, blue / olive egg layers also avai
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🐓 Handsome Black Silkie Cross Cockerel Looking for a New Home 🖤 Beautiful black cockerel with gorgeous glossy feathers and a lovely green sheen. He is a Silkie cross, believed to have another larg
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Lovely, friendly young Vorwerk cockerel available. Free to a good home. Around 6-7 months old. Can deliver locally
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I have Copper marans 12 Speckle 1 Black Sussex 1 Fully vaccinated wormed and mite treated Copper marans £25 each but can do a deal On whole lot
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Lovely chickens need a good home, currently both being bullied by the flock, about 10 weeks old, on grower feed, we have tried alot to stop the bullying, so we are hoping someone can give them a lovin