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 lovely small group of chickens. Only males left. looking for new homes, have various colours. They’ve been well kept and have had plenty of space to develop and flourish. Please feel free
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We have a wide range of point of lay hybrid layer hens available including: Emeralds (blue eggs) Tutti Frutti (rainbow eggers, could lay blue, olive, brown or white eggs) Light Sussex (brown eggs)
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I have several of this years hatches left :) boys and girls in multiple different colours :) all between 13-16 weeks old. I also have some younger ones which will need heat atleast at night given the
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Goldtop Bantam female chicks, guaranteed to be female (light Sussex x silkies) Silver duckwing wellsummers chick's , large fowl (unsexed). Will require heat for a few weeks. All nice healthy chick's
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🐓 Serama Bantam Roosters – The Smallest Rooster in the World! 🐓 Looking for high-quality, friendly, and stunning ornamental birds? We have beautiful, purebred Serama Bantam Rooster available, rais
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Unsexed and require heat for a couple of weeks Great little characters Collection only from Congleton
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Healthy mixed breed chicks Collection from Blackburn £7 each
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🐥 SILKIE CHICKS 🐥 🐣 20/7/26 🎨 Beautiful colours in this hatch 📍 Leyland, Lancashire.
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Brahma is now taken, Frizzle still available. 2 very healthy, hand-reared cockerels. One is a magnificent Brahma with well-feathered feet, and the other a Frizzle. We have raised both since they were
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Lovely pure bred male and female Cream Legbar Chicks now 3 weeks old. Will need heat for a few more weeks Cockerels £5 Females £12
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All this years stock approximately 6 month old but from various hatches. Breeding pair £55 Frizzle girls £45 Frizzle boys £20 Beautiful healthy birds. I also have a Solway coop that I’m selling
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Beautiful colouring. I have too many roosters to keep him. Liverpool area. He’s friendly and gets on well with all the others his age. Needs his own flock
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2 cockerels for sale there around 5 months old ready to go need gone as soon as possible as I’ve already got a cockerel
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I have 1 Shetland rooster and 4 Shetland hens available. They are last year’s breeding stock and looking for a new home. Healthy, good layers with proven fertility if you’re wanting to hatch your own
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Believed to be a roo He is very energetic, I have had him since a week old, but unfortunately he is fighting with the smaller roosters He is starting to get yellow patches, i believe he will be a n
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Six lovely Warren's laying eggs must go I can't keep the 14 year old son had a tantrum and went home to his mums so they have to go ten pounds each or 50 for all six, all got two yound light Sussex £7
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I have four copper maran hybrid hens for sale, they are laying on a regular basis, but due to winter coming the egg production is at roughly two a day. They are also molting so they will need their wi
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Beautiful 1 year old pure bread British Araucana rooster. He’s from a show winning line bread to standard. He isn’t overly loud and is a good protector of his flock. Very gentle and good with childr
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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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Hi I have, 9 chickens for sale, £10 each. They is 2 blue bells, 3 black rock, 3 Rhode island red, and 1 light Sussex mixed. They are between, 18 months and 2 years, some are going through, a molt and
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🐥 Beautiful Silkie Chicks Available 🐥 Our gorgeous Silkie chicks are now looking for their forever homes! They are just 3 days to 4 weeks old and are thriving. with a lovely mix of colours, making e
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I can sell all for £140 replay at any time Andy questions or enquires feel free to text wonderful build and great pets.