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.
I have a few young pullets for sale , approx 14 weeks old. 4 rhode island reds 2 white leghorns 1 white legbar 1 pekin bantam All £25 each. Don't have to go together
Our last hybrid pol hens of 2025 ready to go. Some have just started laying so that's a bonus! White Leghorn Rhode Island Red Rangers Light Sussex Rangerd Speckledy marans Blue marans Black rocks Redu
Parents are silkies and frazzles mixed Unsexed Need heat lamp £10 each ——-/////////————/////———-
Also 1 year old pure welsummer. Full size. Very calm and well behaved. Blunt spurs. Nice to the hens. Ready for new home. 2 month old ginger bantam cockerel. Pretty. Some wellsummer genes I th
⚡️Laying Hens 📅 18 weeks old, point of lay 💉 Comprehensively Vaccinated against an array of common illnesses. 🪱 ❌️ Wormed to date 👍 Unlimited advice and aftercare ‼️APHA and DEFRA registere
Pekin bantam cockerels looking for new hens Various colours This springs hatch Collection from hemyock , Devon
Looking for a new home for this handsome cuddly Silkie Rooster, he’s been an angel to have but we aren’t looking for anymore fertilised eggs. He’s proven fertile and has made the most beautiful Black
Beautiful friendly Light Sussex, pure bred, they are 10 weeks now , last picture is of the Mother Hen 😁 come with free box 😊 meet up place to be organised, Healthy happy chickens. Defra registered
We have a hatch of 4 Silkies for sale, seen here with Mum. They’ve been handled very early on so brilliant with children and other pets X2 Black Silkies X1 Black Satin Silkie X1 Paint Silkies All un
Female pure bred cream legbar chicks On heat in the evening only now, will be off heat by 25 August. Sex is identified by their markings as they are an auto sexed breed.
Believed to be 5hens 2 cockerels. Need gone by 3rd August. Open to offers. Will split. Will make lovely pets
2 Black cockerels 🐓🐓 for sale. Friendly boys, free to a good home or they can be separated to 2 homes
Lovely tame cockerel with a calm nature. (On the left in the photo) Beautiful colours. Currently about 12 weeks old. Will be a stunning cockerel
Two very handsome, well bred young Brahma cockerels looking for new homes, together or separately. Hatched April 2025. From excellent breeding stock. Used to dogs, cats and ducks Will be very large bi