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.
3 x lavender pekin bantams & 2 lavender pekin x. Mixed ages from 12 months to 3 months, 3 hens and 2 Cockerels, so happy to sell in smaller lots or altogether. Lovely white/grey feathers, hens make ve
I have decided to sell this beautiful trio. The girls have started laying, the cockerel is unrelated and a month younger. Friendly! Near Milton Keynes.
Chicken/poultry all healthy (vaccinated) female point of lay 🥚 Different breeds hybrid Lohman brown £16 🛑 Speckledy £20🦓 back in stock Light sussex £22 🛑out of stock Silver sussex🥈 £20
Lovely pekin bantam growers, different ages, hens and roos available. Beautiful colours. All living outside and growing on really well. Will start to lay in spring. Hens from £20 Cockrels free
I have a variety of breeds of chickens for sale including Polish, Polish x Bantam's, and Pekins. All of heat and feeding well, varying between 8-12 weeks. £12.00 each
Silkie Chicks for sale, unsexed, 6-10 weeks old, different colours available, males and females, off heat and feeding well. Ready for their new homes.£18.00 each
I have a small number of cockerals available to a good home. Some pure breed some mixed breed Salmon faverolles Black copper maran Olive egg/maran hybrid
Male, free to a good home as cannot keep cockerels as live in a residential area - beautiful and well looked after
Beautiful male bird, needs a new home as is a male and I live in a built up area. Well looked after and free to a good home