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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Two hens for sale. Raised from chicks. Healthy and good layers. Only selling as need more room in the garden. Would like to keep them together.
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Black copper Marans from 12 to 14 weeks £18 some younger £15 all home bred have so at 52 weeks £10 enquiries welcome.
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They are all good strong healthy birds. Some have started laying already. I have available the following: Blue Copper Marans Rhode Island Red Splash Marans Various Cross breeds £25 off if you buy 5 £7
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I have 6 brahma unsexed 4 months old chickens for sale .i believe they are all females.show quality chickens.£50 each.they are all hatched in may 28.cash on collection.
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Vaccinated point of lay Rhode rocks fully vaccinated and wormed Will start laying in the next few weeks
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Small number of week-old Dark Brahma X chicks in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21. Crossed with: 📌 Rhode Island Red 📌 Buff Orpington 📌 White Leghorn Individual breeding known for each chick. Hens shou
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This is Peter (formally known as Petra, until he started to crow and turn into a huge dinosaur). Peter is a white La Fleche cockerel, aged 5 months. Peter looks evil in this photo, but couldn't be f
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5-7 months old (various ages)POL buff orpington hens for sale.£50 each.cash on collection.some birds hatched on feb 26,2026.
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Lovely medium cockerel found dumped. Needs urgent home as can’t keep much longer sadly. Running out of time due to new towny neighbours!
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I have for rehoming some absolutely beautiful silkie cross Pekin boys. I’ve got 3 white, 1 stunning mottled and 1 black. They have the best personalities and are ridiculously friendly. They honestly w
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Coming up 6weeks old 99% it’s a cockerel and I already have a cockerel in my flock so can’t keep him , would be happy to swap him for another female Brahma under 12mths
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I have various breeds of last years cockerels. Blue Maran Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Splash Maran They are suitable for breeding, the table or re-sale
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This is Reggie, our most beloved cockerel! After many cuddly years the allotment police have decided he is no longer welcome :( I’ve been told to “get rid” via formal letter. He’s old and doesn’t crow
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Baby Chicks, Ducklings & Hatching Eggs Available 🐣 Healthy, well-socialised baby chicks, ducklings and hatching eggs are now available from our friendly mixed flock. Breeds available include: * Br
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🐔 Beautiful Free Range Hens – A Variety of Breeds Available 🥚 We have a lovely selection of healthy, free-range poultry available, all hatched and reared here on our farm. You’re welcome to shop t
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Several cockrels for sale, all one year old except #7 and #6 who are older. #7 has had a few fights so his scars on his face, #6 has one smaller wattle! Just need new homes for these boys now as it's
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We have two lovely Pekin bantam cockerels looking for a new home together. They are approximately 4 months old, healthy, active and well cared for. They have been raised together and are very used to
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I have 3 beautiful 8 week old pullets ready for new homes. Lavender chocolate and mauve. £30 each or can help with transport within reason. Pekin cockerel could also go with the pullets for free if w
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Set of 6 hens and 1 cockeral proven fertile . I am giving up breeding they are a beautiful marked set and a rare colour
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I have a SIX black Hens left laying green and blue eggs £15 black and emerald green with white or brown collars .I hatched these in march 2026 use to dogs .
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One Bluebell and one White Leghorn. Both around 24 months old. Still laying well. Getting rid of the set up as the fox got their coop-mates and sadly don’t have the time for them anymore
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Two show type silkies. One is definitely a rooster and the other looks to be a hen. Splash And blue £50 the pair
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5 cock birds available very pretty pure bred naturally hatched. Both parents here. Great little pets
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2 unsexed pekin bantam chicks. Already have enough hens so need to find a good home for these.