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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Young red orpington pure breed cockerel, approx 14 weeks old, will look stunning once matured, not aggressive.
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6 week old Rhode Island Red cockrells 3 avaliable Hatched from incubator Message for any more info
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Bresse Gauloise chickens are a dual-purpose chicken breed – great for both eggs and meat. Our chickens (APHA registered) are from four Bresse breeding stocks and live with plenty of outdoor space and
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Hatched 3rd June black copper marran, light sussex, Rhode Island reds and cream legbar all sold as unsexed. £7.50 per check minimum 3 chicks
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Lots of hatching this year! Silver Appenzeller - white eggs Silver Brakel - white eggs Pekin Bantam - Lavender, splash, black, white and buff frizzle - cream coloured eggs White Silkie Guinea Fowl - S
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We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore
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These two baby pekin bantam are believed to be females and are friendly. There also very playful and cute.£10 each
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Spanish flower hen chicks. 9 weeks old. Thought to be one hen and one cockerel. Hand reared and ready to leave. Collection from Brimfield.
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Copper black Maran Or Rhode Island red Hatching eggs Six eggs, including delivery By Royal Mail 24 hour tracked
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Three white star and one copper maran males looking for a new 🏠 Hatched in January. From Caerwys, free to a good home
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A various age of light sussex chicks available. Have small unsexed chicks and also so a little bit older where you can tell the sex, but can't be guaranteed Unsexed chicks up to 3 weeks old £8 each
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Fertile silkie eggs available. Hatched at home and have had a 100% success rate. Brown/white/splash silkies produced £1 per egg
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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 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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Hatched 28th and 29th April Old English game bantams Barred rock Black rock Amber Minimum of 2 Wrexham
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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each
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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars
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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Home Hatched, Home Reared. Contact us to see what
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Warren pullets for sale, just started laying, good strain, excellent layers, dog friendly! very docile. £14 each