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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Fertile light Sussex eggs available exceptional fertility rate getting around 95% from 3 hatches of 54 so far with more in the incubator. Postage will have to be paid on top of the price listed. Also
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We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Bluebells, Black Rocks, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All 18 weeks approx. All female and fully vaccinated. We also hav
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We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkies and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available approx 16-17 weeks old. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.

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Rare Black & Lavender British Araucana hatching eggs from my small mixed-colour breeding group, bred true to type from award-winning exhibition lines. British Araucanas are a recognised traditional UK

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Beautiful pure Shetland hen hatching eggs available from my small home flock. Shetlands are a critically endangered Scottish landrace breed, known for their hardiness, foraging ability, and stunning n
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- Polish chicks - Pekin chicks - chicks will need heat supplement until feathered. - unsexed - running ad as hatch monthly.
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5 large hens 5 bantam hens and 2 bantam boys hens all laying well and very friendly Collection Wirral Can deliver if not to far
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Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted. We cannot guarantee fertility once they have been through the postag
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6 x Bantam Hatching Eggs. From a mixed free range flock. You will get a lucky dip selection of eggs laid freshly the day of purchase. Available breeds are; Silkie, Frizzle, Pekin, Barbe D'uccle, Gold
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I have an interesting mixture of Bantam Hen's available. The breeds include Seabright, Barbe D'uccle and Partridge Wynandotte. All 8 months old and laying. From a healthy free range flock.
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Updated 12th may 2026 4 Baby chicks left out of a brood of 17 2 pekin bantams 2 leghorns £15 each 6 ducklings left out of 14 £20 each Hatches every two weeks Chicks and ducklings message
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1 week old chicks for sale unsexed will need heat light until ready to go outside .nice bantams can show pictures of perants
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Such a soft gentle Polish hen looking for a new flock. She’s getting picked in a little by our Peking. Looking for a loving home only. Ch64
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We now have some of our Hybrids (excellent egg layers) hens available at Willow Farm Poultry on Sealand road Deeside Flintshire We currently have Warren Speckeld Sussex ranger Silver sussex Rhod
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Chicks available at different ages both Pekin and Silkie with some Sablepoot also Depending on age some birds might still require heat. Others are now living comfortably outside in coops. Price will
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6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,
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Show stock dutchies, previously won a first (male) and second (hen) at show. Lovely dainty birds. Would be great for anyone wanting to breed for showing
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Hatched 28th and 29th April Old English game bantams Barred rock Black rock Amber Minimum of 2 Wrexham
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WE WILL SOON BE PROUD OWNERS OF RARE BREED CHICKS SIRED BY OUR LARGE CUCKOO LEMON ORPINGTON ROOSTERS We are very proud to be DEFRA APHA approved registered our CHICKS are being born and raised on m
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6 weeks old on 1st of May. Dad was an exchequer leghorn and mum was an olive egger. Had been spending the day outside and coming in at night. Should be able to stay outside from Next week 6 weeks
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Ayam Cemani roosters/cockerals looking for new coops. Lovely colours and temperments. Good quality, great addition to your flock.. Various ages .
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Gorgeous silkies most brindle but have a few which are white bearded with blue grey feet which are females prices vary £10 unsexed and 40 for white bearded females and 20 for other mixed females
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Warren pullets for sale, just started laying, good strain, excellent layers, dog friendly! very docile. £14 each