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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They are all good strong healthy birds. Some have started laying already. I have available the following: Blue Copper Marans Rhode Island Red Splash Marans Various Cross breeds £25 off if you buy 5 £7
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Two hens for sale. Raised from chicks. Healthy and good layers. Only selling as need more room in the garden. Would like to keep them together.
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This silkie rooster was hatched in Oct 2025. He needs a new home as I have got another rooster and they cannot live peacefully. To be picked up in Earley area.
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Black copper Marans from 12 to 14 weeks £18 some younger £15 all home bred have so at 52 weeks £10 enquiries welcome.
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I have 4 black Brahma hens ready for a new coop 16 weeks old. £30 each or £100 for all 4 together Hatching eggs also available Brahma Serama Barn yard mix Black copper Maran Sable poot Coutnix Qu
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He is alert, active, and ready to watch over his own flock of hens. Located in the local area and free to an excellent, caring home. He is a beautiful, healthy Light Sussex cockerel with gorgeous plum
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Beautiful coloured Shamo cock available for loving home he’s my boys pride of joy but need to make space
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Vaccinated point of lay Rhode rocks fully vaccinated and wormed Will start laying in the next few weeks
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Small number of week-old Dark Brahma X chicks in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21. Crossed with: 📌 Rhode Island Red 📌 Buff Orpington 📌 White Leghorn Individual breeding known for each chick. Hens shou
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Unrelated proven breeding pair of French copper black marans. Cockerel not aggressive. £25 for the pair Also 1 pullet hatched this year. Pullet £30. All the above -£50 as a trio. Collection near Hu
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Pure breed Indian game large fowl for sale. Friendly non aggressive birds. Proven breeding trio -dark cock, blue hen and jubilee hen. -£50 This year's hatch; Jubilee pullets x 3 (£25 each) Dark pul
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I have 13 point-of-lay hybrid hens available, due to a change in circumstances, I’m looking to rehome my hens They are all around 5–6 months old, apart from the Olive Eggers, which are 17 weeks old
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🖤 Freddie – Gorgeous Polish Cockerel Looking for a Lovely Home 🐓✨ Meet Freddie, a truly beautiful Polish cockerel with an amazing personality and exceptionally striking feathers. His plumage is th
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This is Peter (formally known as Petra, until he started to crow and turn into a huge dinosaur). Peter is a white La Fleche cockerel, aged 5 months. Peter looks evil in this photo, but couldn't be f
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Different varieties of silkie chicks ready in a couple of weeks for their new homes. Chicks will leave at 3 weeks old so you will need a suitable set up and keep them indoors with a heater and food
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I have olive egger & CLB hatching eggs available. Currently 100% fertilisation rate. Mum and dad can be seen. £4 per egg.
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Coming up 6weeks old 99% it’s a cockerel and I already have a cockerel in my flock so can’t keep him , would be happy to swap him for another female Brahma under 12mths
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I have various breeds of last years cockerels. Blue Maran Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Splash Maran They are suitable for breeding, the table or re-sale
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3x bantam cockerels. Very sweet boys. Can help with delivery if not too far or meet half way. Sn8 area
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This is Reggie, our most beloved cockerel! After many cuddly years the allotment police have decided he is no longer welcome :( I’ve been told to “get rid” via formal letter. He’s old and doesn’t crow
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Warren pullets born on 8,6,26 all female will be laying soon they will lay lovely brown eggs all year around placid breed free range vaccinated collect from wokingham
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Our last batch all found new homes within just 3 days! We have another lovely selection available now, with more purebred Black Jersey Giants hatching this week. Just one Jersey Giant left, £45 🐣 4
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Several cockrels for sale, all one year old except #7 and #6 who are older. #7 has had a few fights so his scars on his face, #6 has one smaller wattle! Just need new homes for these boys now as it's
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I have 3 beautiful 8 week old pullets ready for new homes. Lavender chocolate and mauve. £30 each or can help with transport within reason. Pekin cockerel could also go with the pullets for free if w