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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We have a range of hybrid pullets available, all 18-20 weeks old, which means they will be laying in the next few weeks. Types available: 🐔Olive Eggers (limited) -80% chance of laying olive eggs, 20% brown 🐔Bluebelles 🐔Dark Eggers 🐔Speckled 🐔Blacktail Reds 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Black Rocks Olive eggers are £25, all others are £20 each. Collection only, Garswood WN4 (
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We have several breeds of both Hens and Cockerels available. Vaccinated and Wormed. Cream Eggs Light Sussex Hen x2 Light Sussex Cockrel x1 Blue Eggs Cream Legbar Hen x4 Cream Legbar Cockrel Dark Chocolate Eggs Blue Copper Maran Hen x4 Black Copper Maran Hen x2 Black Copper Maran Cockerel x5 Deep Brown Eggs Black Rock Hen x 7 Olive Egger Cockerel x2 Chicks, Pull
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Young chickens available, about 5 weeks old, unsure if they are male or female yet as they are still quite young Message me for any more information Collection/cash only
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3 hand reared lavender chickens for sale all Female. Would like all to go together and good home required. Currently laying and productive £30 for all 3.
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I’m selling this lovely coop with 2 beautiful baby chicks, due to me moving homes. You will get the chicks, coop, food and other accessories that come with the chickens. Open for offers.
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Wellsummer, USA sillies black and white, cuckoo morans, cream legbar, light Sussex, sliver duckwings, Various chicks, various ages, various prices available
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Our handsome rooster George is looking for a loving new home. He’s fantastic with his flock and takes his job seriously, always keeping a watchful eye out for predators while his hens are busy eati
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🐥The world’s smallest chickens ! 🐥 We have for sale the best quality and colour variations of Malaysian Serama Chickens. Amongst all chickens these little guys and girls have to be the most fun t
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Lovely nice young birds. 4 of them. Born end of Jan this year. Any info just get in contact with me. Price is each bird.
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Take a look at my website Www.westyorkshirequails.com & Facebook page west yorkshire quails I post out daily
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Home raised. Only selling as not aloud males on Allotment. Very healthy. Just need a quick rehousing
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2 silver laced wyandotte bantam chicks. 🐔 Unsexed. 3 weeks old. £30 for the pair Available immediately. 😊
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- Pekin Chicks - Variety of colours - Will need a heat supplement - Rolling ad - hatch monthly, message for hatch dates.
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Large choice of healthy chickens and turkey's. Light Sussex Bantam and silver duckwing wellsummers large fowl available. Norfolk bronze turkey's and bourbon red turkey's. All nice , young and healthy.
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Im looking for a USA silkie boy, preferably white or paint in the north West, Lancashire, West Yorkshire area.
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We are selling our 12-14 week old white silkies. Lovely birds. We also have trios. One cockerel and 2 hens
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Fertile hatching eggs from healthy, free range chickens. Eggs are laid by Leghorn hens crossed with a Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel. This cross combines the excellent egg production of Leghorns with
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2 Barred Plymouth Rock pullets Around 7 weeks old Strong, healthy birds From excellent breeding stock They will lay a brown/cream coloured egg £40 for them both. Collection near Barnard Castle
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For sale Gold Partridge Brahma Chicks 2 born on 19.4.26 6 born on 29.4.26 1 born on 2.5.26 Unsexed as still to young Still require heat All doing great Mother and Father in the photos, they are big s
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I have a couple of Wyandotte hens for sale hatched last year and laying well. 3X black 3x gold laced 3x silver laced Asking for £35 a bird or a deal on the lot. Joe
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- Polish chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.
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I have 5 ko shamo chicks left 10 days old still on heat £20 per chick. Unsexed
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Need a new home for this lovely boy , with only having 2 hens he is busying them into oblivion, needs far more girls , has produced gorgeous chicks
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Gold Partridge Brahma LF, Friendly, lively little chicks. Will need heat for a couple more weeks. Unsexed