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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We have Two beautiful olive eggers chicks (the first picture) they are unsexued and will need heat And 3 polish cross £8 each Collection Horsford
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I have some pure white silkie cockerels about 4 months old and some unique Maran mixes. All £10 each. The fathers are gentlemen to their flocks and have never shown aggression to people, and their s
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Commercial type Laying hens for sale.Around 18months old and still laying well. Local delivery possible.
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Our little cockerel has been a brilliant protector for his small flock but has now become over enthusiastic and taken to attacking me. Rather than have him despatched is there anyone reasonably close
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4 chickens now living outside 12 weeks believe they are all hens. Brown one is a Legbar cross x1 and the black/speckled are Plymouth Rock cross x3. Message for more information.
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A Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel for sale is a premium, young heritage bird ideal for breeding lines, flock protection, and dual-purpose homestead utility. ✨ Striking Appearance This handsome young mal
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Poppy is a friendly hen. Lays daily. Unfortunately my flock haven’t taken to her and she is being picked on. We have recently had a mite problem and along with bullying she is missing some feathers wh
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Boys, two available. Hand reared. Extremely friendly. Lovely grey and white colouring
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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
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Various chickens available Bearded Silkies £35 Serama £30 Large Fowl hens £25 Cockerels free with hens or £10 each Quail also available (both Celadon & Coturnix)
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I have 7 day old chicks for sale. They are mixed gender and will eventually lay beautiful brown or dark green eggs depending on the chick. The blond will lay brown and black will lay dark green but eg
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Mixed chickens, various ages from 1.5 year to 3months old, hens £10, cocks free. Younger one will vary in price
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I have a lovely Rhode island red hen for sale. Laying really well. I am looking to send her to a good home.
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£20 each or 6 for £100 Brown hens for sale. Located in Ipswich. Lovely egg laying hens looking for new homes.
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I am a small hobby breeder I occasionally have spare poultry looking for a new home and sexed female chicks various breeds like cream legbar, Welsummer, olive eggers pekins and silkies please message
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Hi Ian selling one rooster and 2 hens hens are they 4 months old they are Pickens and tha rooster one half bantam and Sussex he is like around 6 months old ready to be breed for egg or baby chicks
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Lovely and healthy Hatched here Beautiful golden mixed breed chicken Looking for a loving home as we have too many now
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One stag 3 hens. All in good condition, strong birds Good price if all go together if not Stag £250 Wheaten hen £80 Blue hens 80 each
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Good looking pekin bantam cockerel. I’ve had him since a chick but have another cockerel and don’t want more than one. I also have another pekin bantam cockerel available
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Good looking pekin bantam cockerel. Raised from chick but flock has a cockerel already and he’s the jealous type.
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POL hens available White birds ~ Blue eggs ~ Laying now Brown birds ~ Brown eggs ~ Laying any day Fully vaccinated Collection from Wisbech or Ely
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Lots of hatching eggs currently available! Mixed Colour Bantam Silkies Mixed Colour Bantam Polish Blue Laced Wyandotte Bantams Gold Laced Wyandotte Bantams Buff Laced Wyandotte Bantams Barred Wy
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Pekin mix bantam cockerels available, I have father - ‘Chick’ black & gold he is 2 years old and his son - ‘Tikka’ ginger 1 year. One or both need to go as I don’t have enough hens.
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I have for sale 16 week old brown hens they ready for new home been wormed and are fit and healthy they are £12.00 each