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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Hi there am a male Leghorn looking for a home with some nice girls to look after and am a gentleman my name is Larry Unfortunately my owner can't keep me as I (cock a doodle do) noisy. Hi am asking £
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Young chickens available, about 5 weeks old, mix between males/females( not the pictures in the advert, please message me if you would like some pictures) Collection/cash only
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French millefleur pekin bantams show quality Price based on colour and sex. Males will obviously be cheaper but a lot depends on colour.
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5 male chickens looking for new loving home. All under a year old I’ve spent a lot of time with these boys and they’ve never attacked me. I don’t want them going to someone that is going to fatten th
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Male and female Silkies,nier adults,hatched January 2026,going to start lay eggs very soon,lovely and docile couple.
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I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair
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I have a range of chicks from 2 days old- 4.5 weeks old Younger ones will need heat Currently available: Polish (including frizzle) Pekin bantam Pilkies Silver laced wyandotte Cream crested legb
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Off heat chicks for sale, will lay olive eggs. Hatched at home now ready to leave. £10 each…2 males rest females
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Day old cream legbar chicks for sale. This is a blue egg laying, auto sexing breed. Currently 5 females and 1 male available. Please message for more information. £15 a chick.
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3 beautiful male silkies for sale 14weeks old very friendly been handle by children daily since hatched Used to other animals £15 each or all 3 for £40
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I have a 2 male for sale one is 12 months old other one is 2 years old if anyone interested massage me please 12 months old price 150 pounds 2 years old price 150 pound
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Chicks for sale IP28 Chicks available : Lavender Orpingtons - £12. Blue Orpingtons - £12. Salmon Faverolles - £12. Polish (from a mixed flock) - £10. Bourbon Red Turkeys - £15. Growers: (sexed
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Hatching eggs from my 2025 super rare Silver Bielefelders now laying well and cockerels doing their job. Bielefelders were created in Germany in the 1970s as the ultimate dual purpose bird (worth goo
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Two amazing lavender pekin cockerels who have been reared in a garden with other poultry but are now starting to get bullied by their father and the other males. So they are looking for new homes. The
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1 year old male Lavender Araucana Chicken. Raised at home since 4 weeks old. Good home needed without other males.
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HATCHING EGGS QUAIL INDIAN GAME ( Cornish) red laced MINI SILVER APPLE YARD DUCKS HYBRID CHICKEN CHICKS HYBRID CHICKEN INDIAN GAME ADULT QUAIL ( males £5. HE £5 per 12) Prices £10- £20 for c
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I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod
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Age 7 weeks old male and female chicken, very good and quite but active chicken, looking for a loving new home. Healthy and supreme breed. Free 2kg chicken crumbs free included.
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2 white silkie hens last year birds Both laying well 40 each or Will take 75 for both Also have 1 male available if interested
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These eggs are from a small healthy flock of bantams with five females and two males. they all have very friendly personalities and are beautiful to look at. these chickens lay daily. £2 per hatching
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***SOLD***Lovely chickens for sale. X2 LegHorn females and x1 Pekin x Silkie male. Will only sell at a trio. Looking for £45 for all three, (£20 per hen and £5 for the rooster) Collection from Scaris
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I’ve got 10 modern langshan chicken for sale 3 males and 7 females mixed ages from show winning stock
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X4 Hatched 1st April, haven’t been under any heat but are in the house so not used to outside, wouldn’t recommend putting them out for another 2-3 weeks, unsure of female or male as still only young
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We have 2 male cream legbar cockerels that need rehoming asap, hatched 27th march, friendly handled daily by adults and children