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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POL Pekin Bantams for sale, All Various Colours, All about 22 weeks old, some laying, All females, Please call John on ************
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Beautiful, friendly Bantam Wyandotte chicks, lovingly hand-reared alongside our existing bantam hens. They are healthy, active and enjoying free-ranging, foraging and exploring as they grow. We have
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Female Aseel accompanied by two chicks, approximately two months old. The hen is healthy, robust, notably tall, and active, with a strong body, alert posture, glossy feathers, and excellent overall co
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Aseel for Sale – 9 Months Old High-quality Aseel, 9 months old, with long legs, excellent height and clean white legs. Strong build with good potential. A quality bird for anyone looking to add a goo
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Aseel Pair for sale. Good quality Pakistani Aseel. Approx 9 months old. Have few other females to pair with as well.
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3 Aseel Females for Sale 🐓 Three Aseel females available for sale. Must be sold as I urgently need to free up space due to limited room. Looking for a genuine buyer who can offer them a good home. Se
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Aseel Very Aggressive Male for Sale – 9 Months Old High-quality Aseel male, 9 months old, very aggressive and a strong build. Shows excellent potential. A powerful bird for anyone looking to add a bo
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I have lots of adorable baby chicks for sale. Age between 24 hours old to 7 days with more hatching daily. £15 per chick. Proof of set up required prior to purchasing.
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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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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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I have a mixture of POL (18 ish weeks) hybrid hens available. Mixture of breeds. Warrens £22.50 All other breeds £25
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Unsexed usa silkie really beautiful bundles of fluff. hatching started on 09/09/26 and still coming into this world. Any questions by all means contact me. Adults are not for sale £25 each
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We have beautiful Silkie chicks available, normally £15 but selling at £10 a chick, two or more available. Please message us if you’re interested in chicks or would like to enquire about an upcoming h
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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 From £25 to £35 each
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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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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 📌 White Leghorn 📌 Buff Orpington (Sold - reservations for next hatch welcome) Individ
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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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🖤 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