

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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2x pairs of Lemon Millefluer Sablepoot Bantams. 1 male 1 female. £25 a pair Hatched 27th July 2026. Collection from Malton area
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Looking to re-home our beautiful buff Orpington cockeral. He's a gentle natured cockeral who gets on with his flock. He's been handled since being hatched at home. Fed organic, soya free pellets. Hav
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I have USA silkie cockerals looking for new homes . These are lovely looking birds but unfortunately I have too many cockerels
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Silky chick will need heat so doing them cheap get them why you can got 2 black 2 ginger one that might be gray or white it’d I keep them till there no longer need heat the price will be going up so g
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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
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Two young Roos pekin bantams free to good homes, black approx 12 weeks and older white one both friendly lovely boys.
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Purebred light sussex cockerel for sale. Currently 15 weeks old (8/10/2026). Range free, thriving and can fend for himself well but happy to live in an enclosed run too. Born on a hill farm and
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mixed breed cockerals for sale, all very healthy. Dad is a Welsummer. Mums are my various hens. All are free range and ready to go
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Ready to leave. Free ranged and very healthy boy. Gets on well with other chickens, happy been handled
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Lovely chickens need a good home, currently both being bullied by the flock, about 10 weeks old, on grower feed, we have tried alot to stop the bullying, so we are hoping someone can give them a lovin
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Lovely boy, just sold to me as a hen. I can’t have two cockerels as not enough hens. He is getting on with mine well especially as they haven’t been raised together, also not 100% on age less than a y
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I have 3 breeding pairs of sebrights. This years hatch unrelated. Girls are laying very well. I have hatching eggs also. Aswell as 2 chicks 3 weeks old Price is per pair but can do a deal for 3 pairs
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Blue Red Laced Wyandotte Bantam pair for sale. Wormed up to date, starting to moult. Very pretty birds, a colour that you don’t see very often.
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Beautiful pair of silkies, great eaters, and loads of personality. Only selling as our ducks don’t get along with them. I x rooster and 1 x hen. Price for both as they need to be kept together.
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2 male chickens can go together or separate I have to meany of them! £10 each they love attention lol
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Exhibition lines of Rosecomb bantams. Some of the best in the UK. Blues Blacks Splash Pairs and trios for sale £30 each. Per bird. Last birds to go- almost all available sold.
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Lovely MarsBar Olive Egger cockerels looking for their own homes 🐓💚 These boys are about 17 weeks old, healthy, active and growing beautifully. They’re friendly and curious, you can pick them up bu
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Due to relocating I have a brown silkie rooster available. Looking for his forever home. Had him since 9 weeks old. Free to good home. Please no time wasters.
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£15 each The eggs are from pure bred show silkies Must go in a min of pairs Will need heat until their feathers come in! These chickens are beautiful and laid back small quite chickens. Ideal for
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2x point of lay Black Wyandotte bantam pullets for sale Hatched April 2026 Located near Barnard castle £15 each
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LF Brahma chicks blue/black mottled and gold/blue partridge. Unsexed and will need heat. Collection from Darlington.
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Gorgeous birds from widely sourced stock. As you can see, my birds are in peak condition and well cared for, they eat A&P smallholder layers. Excellent fertility, but hatch rates can not be guarantee
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Gorgeous birds from widely sourced stock. As you can see, my birds are in peak condition and well cared for. Excellent fertility, but hatch rates can not be guaranteed after travelling through the po
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2x3day old gold sebright chicks for sale. Will need heat. £30 2026 cockerel for sale also £30 excellent boy