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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I have 2 buff Sussex pullets available £28 each and 2 smooth pekins available £28 each. Living happily together.

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3 born on the 1st October and 9 born on the 13th October Well handled and friendly Still need heat

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We have a section of cockerels available. Mixed ages but all 2025 hatch. Cream legbars Plymouth rocks Bantams

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We have some lovely cream legbars chickens available. Coming up 11 weeks. They will lay lovely blue eggs from around 20 weeks. Currently 9 available.

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3 handsome bantam cockrels (pekin/rosecomb mix) looking for a good home, get on well together at the moment, so could possibly live together if no hens involved.

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Pure Breed gold laced wyandotte cockerel looking for a good home. He has a nice temperament, he's been raised with a variety of other chickens and ducks so he's used to company. My young daughters

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Lovely Plymouth Rock cockerel available, free to a good home. I also have 2 hens available, shown in photos. Collection Plymstock

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Chicks, Farmyard Mix From purebred hens From Arucana & Legbar hens 8 chicks left £15 each All 8 for £100 4 for £55

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6 week old cockerel looking for a new home is absolutely great with the rest of the chickens hens included but sadly we can't keep cockerels where we live - 2 Rhode Island red Cockerel also available

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I have 4 gorgeous 6 week old Buff Orpington Cockerels looking for new homes, happy for them to go separately or together if you have a suitable set up. I bought 6 x week old chicks on 16/08/2025 (ha

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Lovely markings, very friendly , A Maran cross of a black Copper Maran and a Cuckoo Maran. Meet up to be arranged, pet carrier provided 😊 Defra registered

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Parents are silkies and frazzles mixed Unsexed Need heat lamp £10 each ——-/////////————/////———-

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⚡️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

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Beautiful boy but I already have his dad and can’t keep him. He’s very friendly and has been brought up so far by Mille Fleur and Frizzle bantams All my Mille birds are speckled

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Olive egger cockerel looking for new home! Being raised with mum, lovely temperament and a big beautiful boy!

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Pekin bantam cockerels looking for new hens . I have 2 lavender cockerels available This springs hatch Collection from hemyock , Devon