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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gentleman rooster ,friendly with people and very protective (not nice to other roosters) free to a good home

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Lovely chickens need a good home, currently both being bullied by the flock, about 10 weeks old, on grower feed, we have tried alot to stop the bullying, so we are hoping someone can give them a loving home One we have identified and are 90% sure he is a rooster, very fluffy and lovely
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Point of lay Easter egg layers This breeds will lay blue , green, brown , white Colours Black Black and gold Black and silver Blue Cuckoo £15 each
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I have Copper marans 12 Speckle 1 Black Sussex 1 Fully vaccinated wormed and mite treated Copper marans £25 each but can do a deal On whole lot
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3 available, but don't have to buy all 3! Not quite sure how old they are . V friendly cockerals. Just need a new home
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Several young cockerels available. Several 3 month olds available in various colours. Growing quickly. (hatched 25th June). £10 each. From my mixed colour large fowl Brahma pen. Getting to be lovel
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10-Week-Old Shamo Chicks – Mixed Pullets & Cockerels Healthy, active Japanese Shamo chicks already showing the tall upright stance and muscular build. Mixed sexes available. Hardy, striking birds perf
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free to a good home , great friendly genes , hand raised, integrated with the flock , no heat needed
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A great selection of mix bantams including pekin,frizzles, light Sussex.
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Amazing selection of wellsummers hens some beautiful colours and great egg layers. Larger numbers can be negotiated. Delivery also available if necessary
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Some very nice pol hens looking for new homes 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large orders
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here i have a pair of ko shamo’s 8 months old really nice tame birds white stag and cuckoo hen nice breeding pair for next year £150 ono for the pair 👍🏼 here i have a trio of pakistani aseel’s they
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Faverolle hens for sale - pure breed - last image is of the parent chickens. will be at egg laying stage in another month or two. collection from near Whitley, close to the m62 Faverolles are a lov
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Silkie Cockerell can be abit hot headed but is kept with 2 other big buff cocks so on his own will probably be ok. Very well looked after and in good condition Collection near skipton N.yorks
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Hi here i have my birds i have 3 stags and 2 hens available they are from a very good bloodline i have raised them myself from chicks if you know about these birds you can tell for yourself any more q
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Incubated and raised by myself, eggs from my existing flock. 4 Cockerels, very friendly, various colours. Hatched 10th July 2026. Currently housed in the evenings and free range most of the day. The
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2 silkies cockerels 16 weeks great pets but cant keep them where we are want them to go to someone who's going to look after them
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Young male Buffs roughly around 12 week old - beautiful examples of Buff Orpington’s. We hatched these ourselves but sadly we can only keep 1 due to space. We have 3 available. Any questions please
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I have 3 copper marans left and 4 warrens all Vaccinated wormed and mite treated lovely healthy birds
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Hatched 7th July 2026 Plymouth Rock cockerel Nice temperament Located near Newton by Toft, Lincolnshire
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All chicks are for sale apart from the brown/ginger one. 3x cockerels £10 each 2x £20 each requires heat lamp as still young.
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My beautiful boys are up for rehoming, I’m gutted as their my pride and joy but my neighbours have reported their noise although I’m in a bought house, they have a lovely temperament and are friendly
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I hand raised some chicks and have 2 gorgeous red silkie roosters that I can’t keep as I already have a rooster in the flock. They’re 6 months old and friendly. Gorgeous boys £15 each
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Lavender Pekin Chicks. Good homes only. Collection from Tickhill near Doncaster £20 per trio Available now