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.
Chickens
Lots of choice with our pure breed chickens. All between 20 and 22 weeks old. Cream Legbars (£25 each) - lay a blue egg Exchequer Leghorns (£23 each) - lay a white egg Light Sussex (£23 each) - lay a cream egg Cuckoo Marans (£23 each) - Lay a brown egg Buff partridge Brahmas (£35 each) - lay a cream egg Cockerels also available. Collection from Earl Shilton.

Chickens
🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star£23.00 Light Sussex £23.00
Chickens
We have a selection of POL unrelated pairs and trios available. All born this year. All bred to keep for ourselves originally. Questions welcome. Happy to accept sensible offers. One gold and black pol silkie hen- £30 Trio of Black silkies. Cock unrelated. Still got some growing to do- £60 Pair of pol speckled Polish- £50 Trio of splash silkies pol. Hens splash cock
Chickens
Hatched 17 May 2026 from APHA registered stock. Remaining colours are blacks and golds/buffs. Price is £45 per bird - collection only from TN15 0NX.
Chickens
Amazing selection of wellsummers hens some beautiful colours and great egg layers. Larger numbers can be negotiated. Delivery also available if necessary

Chickens
Cutest pure breed unsexed silkie chicks for sale from a day old, bearded silkie parents. Pictures include some of the parents that are breeding and some of the chicks that I have hatched and the eggs I have. All chicks are happy & healthy and tame, they will be eating and drinking & handled before leaving to go for their forever homes. * They have the signature five to
4Chickens
Ready to leave. Free ranged and very healthy boy. Gets on well with other chickens, happy been handled
Chickens
I have three bantam cockerels for rehoming that were hatched this year. They are good together so could go to one home or separate. They aren’t aggressive at all and are currently with hens and anothe
10Chickens
Multiple shamo cockerels looking for homes. Absolutely beautiful birds.
Chickens
Lovely trio of pekins. garden breed and raised. They are currently free range in a large run. The cockerel and one of the hens are dark Mille fleur and the second hen is a pretty apricot she will carr
2Chickens
2 lovely Silkies one blonde one black for sale hatched them myself- friendly and have been handled. £15 each or £20 for both.
61Chickens
Mic between vantab and Orpington eemsfumgjng Erik and not knife hydrcbdibubbbhjghggggggggggghvfcccxcccxxfx

Chickens
Chicks for sale Hatched 19/09/26 Pekin Bantams Olive Eggers Unsexed Still on heat Not being sold separately (minimum of 2) Collection only Buyer to bring own box
Chickens
I have bred a number of hens and cockerels this year. I have 5 pairs available at the moment. They are all between 10 and 14 weeks other than one hen which is from 2025. Serama are the world smalles
Chickens
A great selection of mix bantams including pekin,frizzles, light Sussex.
Chickens
Coloured hybrids pullets all female 17 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay between 280 to 300 eggs per year they are 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each
Chickens
Black copper Marans from 12 to 14 weeks £18 some younger £15 all home bred have so at 52 weeks £10 enquiries welcome.

Chickens
🐓 LOVING HOME WANTED — APPENZELLER COCKEREL OR LITTLE FLOCK 🐔 South Wales Collection or delivery can be arranged We are looking for a loving permanent home for our beautiful one-year-old white A
7Chickens
Thuringian is a rare breed from Germany that comes in a variety of colours. This colour is Gold Spangled. These pullets are the bantam version of the breed, very friendly, inquisitive and active. They
3Chickens
Collection is leicestershire le7 Free to a good home, would like to see your set up before collection.
Chickens
Polish Bantam chicks, currently around 3 days old and ready to find their new homes. We have a lovely mixture of colours available. All chicks are unsexed at this age and will require a suitable bro
Chickens
☁️ Meet our first little batch of oven-baked ‘Pilkies’ — Pekin × Silkie chicks, hatched between 9–11 August 🐣 Their mums are our beautiful Silkie girls, originally sourced from excellent-quality sto
Chickens
🐓 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, raised with excellent care. Perfect for small yards or as unique pets. ▪︎Available: Roosters ▪︎Age: Young birds ▪︎Temperament: Extremely docile, friendly, and used to daily han
51Chickens
4 hens available 3 Pekins 1 frizzle. They come as a 4, unfortunately I will not be selling them separately. 1 pekin is 4-5 months the 2 smaller Pekins are 3-4 and the frizzle is around 7-8 months.