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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Pure Breed gold laced wyandotte cockerel looking for a good home. He has a nice temperament, he's been raised with a variety of other chickens and ducks so he's used to company. My young daughters

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Point Of Lay hens for sale. Good quality healthy birds, been reared on our small holding. 15 each.

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Are you chasing the coloured egg rainbow? We have some fertilised eggs available. All hybrids, all have been in with my lavender marans, from the dark speckled egg gene. F1 Olive eggers = offspring

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Nestled in the heart of rural Pembrokeshire, Tre-Fach Farm, is a small-scale farming enterprise where the health and happiness of our animals take priority over profits and productivity - thank you fo

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4 young boys looking for new home Pembrokeshire area free to a good home hatch out this year under a broody hen

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Silkies: only male left. Gorgeous buff and partridge. Around 6 months old. 5 cockerals. Don't need to go together, just choose which you want! £10 each. Near New Quay, Ceredigion, SA48

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A selection of mixed hybrid point of lay hens available for sale . Mixed egg colour layers and different breeds currently available. All fully vaccinated and will be laying in a few weeks.

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A selection of Cream Legbars, Buff Opringtons and Copper Marans. Hatched today and hatched weekly. We can even hatch breeds and numbers to order. Contact us on ************

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Day old chicks, Pure marans, Olive eggers from the grey bloom eggs. Also fertile eggs available. F1 hybrid, Easter eggers. Marbars. Contact me for availability. £7.50 each chick. £3 each egg.