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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**Please see individual prices below** (Video is from when they were younger) Looking for lovely new homes with access to a secure space to enjoy life/ laying eggs are: 3 Hybrid Leghorn/ Cuckoo Maran/ Buff Orpington pullets £11 each - they will lay either olive, blue or white eggs depending on the hen. Legbars - all rehomed Buffs - all rehomed Cuckoo Maran hybrid yo

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Young Silkie bantam cockerel, black mingled with white (mum was grey cuckoo). Six months old and just started crowing. The last of this year’s small batch of hatchlings! APHA reg C1423469.

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Handsome lad for sale. 14 weeks old. Has been handled well. Only selling as I can’t keep him, no fault of his own. Message for more details. Collection near Warminster.

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We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

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Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington Trio - Chocolate Cockerel with his two girls (born in February 2025) selling for £110. Mix breed Orpington Trio - Chocolate/black splashed pullets with

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Last 2 chicks remaining. Pekin ( or possibly crossed with a silkie) Black and white hatched sat am and yellow and black hatched Monday pm Unsexed Will require heat To be homed together as it’s the la

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These brothers were fathered by a Nankin bantam cock and their mother is a Pekin bantam. They get on well together even in with the hens, but we would be willing to part them to assure they find a goo

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5 month old free range chickens - 1 cockbird and 3 hens. Looking for lovely new homes. Buyer to collect.

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Brahma chickens white and black rock can be more money for different types of breeds One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

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I have two spare fantastic breeding French marans cockerels They were both hatched from one of the darkest eggs in the Netherlands top breeders I also have a Marbar cockerel same age olive egg produ

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Male and female pair of black brahama great lovely well handed chickens just over 7month old Only reason for sale are duck don’t like them and don’t think fair to keep them together like

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4 hens for sale, about 26 weeks old and can lay eggs. They are quite shy but friendly once they get used to you. 🫶🏼

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I have a breeding group of Indio Gigante chickens for sale. They are from several different bloodlines and unrelated. I have 2 cockbirds and 6 hens available. Birds start at £35 each

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A handsome cockerel for sale, 9 weeks old. Father is a white Sussex and mother is a Legbar(blue egger)

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Warrens Available at Eggcellent Acre. 19 weeks old, vaccinated and health checked. Just reddening up so won’t be far off laying! Message us for more details - ************ 56 available - £15 e

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I have about 30, couple cockerels. Few black smooth frizzle and mostly lavender smooth and frizzle. £25 each. Trowbridge Wiltshire

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8 buff Orpington hens and one cockerel. Hatched beginning of the year. Started laying. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. £45 each hen.

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I have 2 beautiful young friendly cockreals looking for a home. One has just started to crow very quietly They are stunning birds with the green egg gene . So any chick you hatch should lay green egg

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Beautiful white silkie cockerel looking for a new home. He’s a lovely boy, I’m genuinely sad he needs a new home, but being in a city I can’t keep him. Based in Bedminster, Bristol

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Selection of stock cockerels Lavender pekins Silkie feathered porcelain pekins Bantam gold Brahma Isabella LF Brahma Buff Colombian LF Brahma Silver spangled Appenzeller Chamois Polands Gold laced P

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Pavs hatched this year from unrelated parents. The hens will start to lay in early spring. Pavlovekya's are of Russian orgin and very cold hardy birds. They are great fun hand raised friendly birds

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These are a rare and sort after breed for their docile temperament and suitability for urban backyards.

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Lots of chickens available Hybrids £40 Pure breed £40-£60 Rare breed £60 Polish Silkies Sultans Ayam Cream leg bar Wellsummer Shamo Old English game Marans in various colours Warrens £1

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Famed for its size and known as king of chickens it’s a docile calm breed. Egg laying, choice of colours Description These gentle giants feature lovely large soft feathers and are stunning addition
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.