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.
Chickens
Fertile hatching eggs available from my small Silkie breeding trio consisting of: • 1 Paint Silkie cockerel • 1 Paint Silkie hen • 1 Cuckoo-type Silkie hen The birds are kept in secure outdoor pens
8Chickens
Lovely little chicks from our pet pekins Still under heat Unsexed Smooth feathered with a chance of frizzle. £8 each 2 for £15 3 for £20 All 5 for £25 Photos of parents included
6Chickens
I have a lots of young pullets for sale, Pekin bantams x 10 ( black with gold on) Rhode island reds x3 Creamlegbar x3 Dont have to go together. All 10 weeks old and £20 each.
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Happy, healthy young pullets, nice mix of colours to choose from, all excellent laying types. Minimum of three per home, lots more available, discounts offered on more than 10.

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Rainbow chicks, a mixture of breeds to produce a exciting and colourful egg basket, breeds available are copper marram, cream legbar, olive eggers and RIR x, growers and pol also available
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We have lots of chicks available we have silkies polish and pekin bantams mixed sex have them from days old to older ones which is off heat Large variety of colours to choose from Located summercour
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Happy, healthy, sexed pullet chicks available, nice mix of colours to choose from, all excellent laying types. Make lovely friendly hens and amazing layers! These are still on heat at the moment, but
2Chickens
Buff Orpington Cockeral, home hatched. Not aggressive, just not needed. Possibly others available too
5Chickens
Light Sussex Large fowl Roosters for free. Born Thurs 16th/Fri 17th of April. 5weeks old Defra registered. Parents are lovely looking birds, I've been getting 1-2 eggs each day from 2hens. Great laye