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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Bantam Silkies, bearded, non-bearded. Guaranteed female at point of lay ie 17-25 weeks old. Fully vaccinated to commercial standards. Collection from Stafford area

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UP TO 20% Discounts for 5,10,15 or 20 birds. Based on the Leghorn breed and often termed Dekalb, these birds are the best layers you can get - typically 7 large white eggs per week per bird. The White Star Hybrid is smaller than the average robust Hybrid layer, displaying prolific, sizable egg-laying potential of approximately ************ eggs annually, while exhibit

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1 cockeral and 3 hens blue laced wyandotte large fowl. Must go as a group. Girls all laying eggs regularly. Eating, drinking and moulting normally. Fertility rate is good. Collection only. Really friendly and used to my young children. Very rarely available as a breeding group.
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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 10 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each

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Unsexed chicks Silkie £9 Light Sussex £5.50 Orpington’s £8 Minimum purchase is 2 Hatching weekly currently so day olds and week old chicks available
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These beautiful hens are from quality stock Friendly and easy to handle Vaccinated Amazing layers- laying 300 eggs a year Point of lay and hardy Good temperament Vaccinated and wormed Ready to go
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World’s smallest chicken! Serama are friendly, confident and love to be around people, which makes them an ideal addition to a garden set up. I have available some very pretty well handled young Sera
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I’ve ended up with too many hens so I’d like a few to go to good homes. Fantastic layers. Mix of breeds. Most about 2 years old
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Last few chicks left still need heat full silkies handled daily collection from stoke-on-trent price £10 each
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Two amazing lavender pekin cockerels who have been reared in a garden with other poultry but are now starting to get bullied by their father and the other males. So they are looking for new homes. The
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Adorable orphington chicks for sale, buff and black available, all doing well. Hatched Monday, some of the blacks are a week older. All will still require heat and are unsexed. £10 per chick. Collect
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9 lovely, home-reared chicks from the Cotswolds. Ready for a new home. Breeds include: White Leghorn Warren Olive Egger Buff Orpington Please shoot over any questions.
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6 polish bantam hatching eggs Cost includes postage Royalmail first class Please research incubation process and if you have any questions please message Payments are made via website www.littlesmi
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Available for collection only. Chicks for sale £10 each Range from 1-2 weeks. Will need heat. Minimum order 4 chicks at any one time. Barbu d’uccles American silkies of mixed Colours. All our

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Guaranteed female chicks available from the 8th may Light Sussex . Rhode rock . Barred rock . Vaccinated Plenty available message to order Minimum purchase is 2 £7 each
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Really lovely looking rooster only 9 weeks old. Been brought up by our family since 1 week old. Friendly, eating well, Really sad we can't keep him
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10 beautiful fluffy cute chicks Flock can be seen Hybrids, mixture of all sorts Unsexed Under brooder £10 each
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We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in
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The Columbian Blacktail is a much-loved British favourite — a friendly, reliable layer with warm chestnut feathers and a glossy black tail. These chicks grow into calm, confident hens that are easy to
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Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye
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All hens are laying Hatched last October Mixture of different breeds and egg colours Message me for more information
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Mixture of warren chicks. Not sexed. Hens lay eggs most days. The chicks are mixed colours. Can see hens and cockerel
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Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode
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Due to a noise complaint unfortunately we need to rehome our gorgeous boy, nearly 12 months. Warwickshire area