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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8-Week-Old Brahma Pullets We have some lovely Gold Partridge and Blue Partridge Brahma pullets, currently 8 weeks old, looking for their new homes. 🤎💙 They are beautifully feathered, healthy and g
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I’ve got some beautiful young healthy laying chickens. Ready to go because I am moving to flat so can’t keep them no longer They are laying eggs 🥚 regularly. They been looked after very well.
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2 mixed breed chicks, 1 Ameraucana x warren (black) and 1 Ameraucana x salmon faverolles (brown) unsure of the sex of these birds, handled daily, black one isnt too keen on being touched, had a course
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Lovely boy, just sold to me as a hen. I can’t have two cockerels as not enough hens. He is getting on with mine well especially as they haven’t been raised together, also not 100% on age less than a y
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Week old silkie chicks looking for a new home Unsexed & still require heat Incorrect toe placement / numbers so pet quality (not show quality ) Price per chick
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3 silkie chicks £7 each. Leghorn chicks £5 each. All born Sunday 13/09 Stanley from Stanley DH9
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Beautiful pair of silkies, great eaters, and loads of personality. Only selling as our ducks don’t get along with them. I x rooster and 1 x hen. Price for both as they need to be kept together.
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5 month old silkie bantam cockerel. Flock kept for egg production so surplus to requirements. Gets on well with others (male and female) and happy being handled, including by children.
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Exhibition lines of Rosecomb bantams. Some of the best in the UK. Blues Blacks Splash Pairs and trios for sale £30 each. Per bird. Last birds to go- almost all available sold.
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£15 each The eggs are from pure bred show silkies Must go in a min of pairs Will need heat until their feathers come in! These chickens are beautiful and laid back small quite chickens. Ideal for
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Quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from a carefully selected breeding program. Barred Plymouth Rocks are know for their docile temperament and reliable egg production, laying around 5 eggs pe
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2x point of lay Black Wyandotte bantam pullets for sale Hatched April 2026 Located near Barnard castle £15 each
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We have 6 chicks are ready for their new homes ,hatched by there mum on allotment, this was a bit of a surprise
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Gorgeous birds from widely sourced stock. As you can see, my birds are in peak condition and well cared for, they eat A&P smallholder layers. Excellent fertility, but hatch rates can not be guarantee
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Gorgeous birds from widely sourced stock. As you can see, my birds are in peak condition and well cared for. Excellent fertility, but hatch rates can not be guaranteed after travelling through the po
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Pair of brahams Hen is coming into lay both every very friendly birds loves cuddles! Collection ashington or can deliver
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Only for pets !! Not to kill or eat !! I have 2 pekin bantam roosters to rehome, both black pekin cockerels born 12/08/26 4 weeks old I need to see where they go beforehand, can either take them b
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2 lots of week old chicks black bantams one is a frizzle still need heat lovely little birds spennymoor
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Hatched 5th September, 2 black and white speckles, unsure on other one but it can only be a polish or light Sussex as they’re the only chickens I have that would have yellow chicks, all healthy eating