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
Day old Seramas and Brahmas £12 Day old ducklings £15 1 week old chicks £12 Brahmas Lavender Brahma bantams White Orpingtons Silkies D’Uccles KO Shamos 4 week old Pekin and Brahma/orpington chicks unsexed £15 6 week old pekin cocks £5 each Pekin pullet £25 5 week old Silkies £25 unsexed POL Silkies £50 Pekin hens £35 Laying warren hens £25 each Hybrids £30 each
Chickens
POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Silver Sussex (black with silver feathering on neck and breast) 1 black rock 18-20 weeks old and will start laying in approx 2 weeks, some already laying. All fully vaccinated. £20 each, collection Garswood WN4 St.Helens/Wigan area
Chickens
We have 1900 free range laying hens that need new loving homes they are commercial birds and really friendly and well featherd they will come upto you and give you there full attention. We have till the 18th June to rehome these loving birds please contact me and i will reserve them for anyone interested to save these loving hens. For people that would like 100 hens or mo
Chickens
These beautiful hens are from quality stock Friendly and easy to handle Vaccinated Amazing layers- laying 300 eggs a year Point of lay and hardy Good temperament Vaccinated and wormed Ready to go
Chickens
Happy, healthy, sexed pullet chicks available, nice mix of colours to choose from, all excellent laying types. Make lovely friendly hens and amazing layers! These are still on heat at the moment, but
9Chickens
Having to rehome half of my hens as I have to rebuild my setup to survive the next winter and I cannot accommodate all my flock during the rebuild. They are all laying delicious eggs daily! What i h
6Chickens
Point of lay warrens and leghorns. All vaccinated and started laying. Strong healthy hens. Trowbridge
3Chickens
3 point of lay hens All laying Healthy hens £20 each or £55 for all 3. Ideally would like all 3 to go together
12Chickens
16 week old fully vaccinated hybrid pullets. Will start laying around 18-20 weeks £20-£25 each Available from the 16th May!! Devon Blue (Blue Egg) Devon Olive (Olive Green Egg) Devon Bronze (Dark Br
6Chickens
around 60 mixed game hens all last years birds laying very well good broodys nice tame birds thinning a few down as have lots of chicks to raise up i have lots of photos upon request anymore questions
10Chickens
10 Mixed Breed Hens 1 Cockerel for Sale I have 10 lovely mixed breed hens available, along with 1 cockerel. The hens are aged between 1–4 years old, all healthy, well cared for, and laying well. Th
31Chickens
We have some silkie hens available we have a few roosters too. Hens £20 each all laying. Roosters £5 each Very nice birds a few different colours available All around a year old. Would make a g
3Chickens
2x beautiful sussex hens for sale Both point of lay and laying roughly 10 eggs a week (combined)- delicious golden yolk, organic eggs as have been on organic feed. 20 weeks old. Only selling as do not
11Chickens
Last years birds , beautiful trio Laying daily . 2 hens , 1 cockerel Must go all together Thanks
4Chickens
10 months old 3 buff orpington laying hens for sale.£50 each.Hatched on july,2025.cash on collection.
7Chickens
White crested black smooth Polish girls in full lay with frizzle black rooster as shown. 5 smooth hens 1 frizzle boy. Hens are laying Fertility bang on. Collection only.
3Chickens
Hi, I’ve got some gorgeous Silkie hens available 🐔 These are in very high demand and won’t be around long. Proper fluffy birds out of my good stock, healthy and well looked after. They have started
5Chickens
15 beautiful girls looking for forever homes. 43 weeks old Wormed and mite treated to date. Currently laying every day Collection near grateley railway station Andover Price is each
8Chickens
All hens are laying Hatched last October Mixture of different breeds and egg colours Message me for more information
26Chickens
Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at only £20 each! 1 white, 1 lavender and 3 mottled available at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lo
1Chickens
4 light Sussex hens All 1 year old Good laying hens £20 each Also have 3 buff Sussex hens available
2Chickens
3 buff Sussex laying hens Laying well 1 year olds Vaccinated £25 each
51Chickens
Lovely group of strong, healthy laying hens available. Currently producing excellent quality brown eggs daily. • Well looked after on a small countryside setup • Free range and very active • Fed o
11Chickens
Stunning trio of adult Silkie chicken available from our small countryside flock near Stansted / Dunmow. This is a well-matched breeding trio consisting of: • 1 cockerel • 2 hens (currently laying)