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.
GOING FAST:I am very pleased with this years beautiful Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock,Pure breed chickens, which I have home bred. Just starting to look beautiful .Good healthy birds. You are very welcome to come and view, or give me a call anytime. Annie
We have a good selection of point of lay hybrids available at the moment, all ready to collect. Lots of new varieties and coloured egg layers. Check our website to see what is available. Nice grown birds laying soon. Fully vaccinated health checked females. Hybrids £20-30 each depending on variety. Perfect garden pets or additions to your flock. Collection from our
I’m pretty sure they are roosters although they are not very old and have not began to crow like my other ones who are the same age. They are very friendly not aggressive lovely natured they don’t pi
5x Isla Brown Chickens 5x White Leghorn Chicken All currently laying. Currently on Layers Pellets. Setup comes with Hen house and Metal Inclosure. Also includes grit and food and water feeders. Wo
3 months old 3 lavender buff Orpington chickens for sale.They hatched on June 10.All together £75.can be sold separately £25 each.cash on collection.
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 ************
Stunning variety of POL hens available. Mixture of breeds including Warrens, Bluebells, Blackrocks, Speckledy Maran, Light Sussex, silver Sussex, White Stars, Mottled Leghorn, Eggcellent Blues, Eggcel
I have both - purebred frizzle, smooth and silkied Serama (tiny, unsexed) - Beautiful hybrid bantam chicks (unsexed) looking for a caring new home. They were incubator hatched by myself, unexpect
One year old stunning Cream Legbar Cockeral looking for a new flock high fertility great temperament
Breeding trio of stunning lemon Pyle Brahmas Last years hatch Some of their chicks on the floor Reluctantly Looking for new coop due to change of plans
Mixed breed. Has a very lovely temperament gets along with my hens. Only selling to a pet only household. Unfortunately I can’t keep him as not allowed roosters on allotment.
I have a few young pullets for sale , approx 14 weeks old. 4 rhode island reds 2 white leghorns 1 white legbar 1 pekin bantam All £25 each. Don't have to go together
Our last hybrid pol hens of 2025 ready to go. Some have just started laying so that's a bonus! White Leghorn Rhode Island Red Rangers Light Sussex Rangerd Speckledy marans Blue marans Black rocks Redu
Parents are silkies and frazzles mixed Unsexed Need heat lamp £10 each ——-/////////————/////———-
⚡️Laying Hens 📅 18 weeks old, point of lay 💉 Comprehensively Vaccinated against an array of common illnesses. 🪱 ❌️ Wormed to date 👍 Unlimited advice and aftercare ‼️APHA and DEFRA registere
Beautiful boy but I already have his dad and can’t keep him. He’s very friendly and has been brought up so far by Mille Fleur and Frizzle bantams All my Mille birds are speckled
Olive egger cockerel looking for new home! Being raised with mum, lovely temperament and a big beautiful boy!
Pekin bantam cockerels looking for new hens Various colours This springs hatch Collection from hemyock , Devon
Looking for a new home for this handsome cuddly Silkie Rooster, he’s been an angel to have but we aren’t looking for anymore fertilised eggs. He’s proven fertile and has made the most beautiful Black
Here we have unsexed prairie bluebell chicks. These are very hard to come by in the uk. They lay pure blue eggs. These come in three different colours. Grey, black and ginger. We have 30 available b
I have 2 cockerels looking for a loving home. Unfortunately due to where I live, I cannot keep them. They’re both quite friendly and great with dogs. It’s the 2 on the left, a Barred Rock and a speckl
Beautiful friendly Light Sussex, pure bred, they are 10 weeks now , last picture is of the Mother Hen 😁 come with free box 😊 meet up place to be organised, Healthy happy chickens. Defra registered
We have a hatch of 4 Silkies for sale, seen here with Mum. They’ve been handled very early on so brilliant with children and other pets X2 Black Silkies X1 Black Satin Silkie X1 Paint Silkies All un
Two lovely hard to find pure bred chocolate silkie pullets One regular silkie feathered One smooth satin feathered Hatched March /April this year Please feel free to message me on my Facebook page
We have several hybrid pullets available. These are should lay a dark egg, cream egg and a few olive eggers available. All hatched by ourselves and out of our own breeding groups. Coming up to 16 week
We've got a fresh batch of healthy young chickens ready for new homes from our smallholding in the Forest of Dean. Available now: Copper Black Marans - great layers, excellent hybrid breed expectin
These girls are looking for permanent homes, they are only 18 months olds and are currently laying. £5 per life. Roughly 20 left.
All farm bred, hatched and reared (defra/APHA registered) Hybrids - Olive egg layers £25 (brown/crested) and pale blue eggers £25 (white some black flecks/crested) Pure breeds Large fowl - Rhode I
Sablepoot bantam cockerel for sale, £2. We have had 100% fertility rates with him, he makes lovely, healthy chicks. He can be a bit feisty during breeding season.
Very friendly lemon sablepoot cockerel, 2 years old. Very high fertility rate and makes lovely, healthy chicks.
🐣 Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Ducklings – Wide Range of Beautiful Breeds Available! 🦆 We have hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and ducklings available now from our carefully selected and well-cared-for f
These Speckled Sussex chicks are truly eye-catching, stunning birds – known for their beautiful speckled plumage and friendly, inquisitive nature. ✨ Available: From 28th August ✨ Breed: Pure-bred Spe
2 copper moran Cockerells for sale. 6 weeks old. Very pretty. Home reared. Rehoming due to having too many males.
🐣 Day-Old Chicks Available Now 📅 Hatch Date: 06.09.2025 ✅ All chicks are vaccinated and pre-treated against coccidiosis 💷 Unsexed chicks: £10 each 💷 Devon Blue & Cream Crested Legbar (female): £15
Brahma pullet chicken 🐓 £10 breed white , black rock and bluebell all £10 each can you deal pm for more details 07 888 1 085 5 4 Number to pm
Trio buff Orpington’s £50 Hybrid warrens £10 Rhea chick Brahma chicks £5 pm for more details 0 7 8 8 8 10 8 554 number to pm
White leghorn point of lay Pullets for sale. 16 week Dekalb white strain which are more docile than some other strains of leghorn. Capable of laying 500 white eggs in a 100 week period. Fully vaccinat
Hatched myself from my own eggs, sex unknown as only 3 weeks old, beautiful colours, eating and drinking well and in good health
Variety of pretty mix breed chickens off heat for sale, around 4 weeks old and handled daily, used to dogs rabbits and kids £15 each 5 for £50
Goujon is looking for a new home as we are unable to keep two boys. He is very friendly and would love a flock of his own Collection ystrad Mynach Good home only
Lovely home hatched cockerel free to a good home. Half Isabella Brahma half unknown! He’s absolutely beautiful looking and well socialised with people and dogs etc. Very docile.
I have for sale a complete chicken set up coop and run with all feeders and equipment. With four sliver Dorkings chickens who are 21weeks old. Due to personal circumstances I need to rehome my entire