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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Cutest pure breed unsexed silkie chicks for sale from a day old, bearded silkie hens and a bearded rooster. Pictures include some of the parents that are breeding and some of the chicks that I have hatched and the eggs I have. All chicks are happy & healthy and tame, they will be eating and drinking & handled before leaving to go for their forever homes. * They have th
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I have mixed chicks for sale. They are healthy & active each £15. new babies hatched 3 weeks old. Still in heat plate.
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All the chicks i hatched turned into cockrals! 🫨 They are lovely energetic cockrals who have been handled as chicks so they are very friendly. I currently have 5 young men and 3 older boys that yo
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6 hens and 1 Cockerell, I'm rehoming as relocating. The Cockerell must go with the hens, hes a really good bird, looks after his ladies and not excessively noisy. Some days I have to check I still hav
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Here is an opportunity to purchase a happy, healthy and well-integrated family of six beautiful white Silkie chickens, together with everything you need to look after them. The flock comprises: 1 co
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This Cockrell was hatched by me on the 11th of september 2026 and is old enough to be going outside now. He is for sale with a beautiful unique colour.
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Beautiful colours and have already started to lay eggs. They are a mix of light Sussex and speckled
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These chaps have grown up together, but now need to find thier own flock of hens. They have grown up as part of a group of 7 - but 3 Cockerals too much for 2 girls and the ducks aren't Interested in t

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vac
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So pretty! Polish silkie, 4 months old. Lives with 8 chickens and 3 ducks (and a dog) Free to a good home and can deliver locally
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2 Brazilian x Thai shamo hens for sale 14 months old £100 each Having a sort out so will probably have more available soon
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Beautiful big cockerel, his name is Jackson.FREE. Location is Epsom but happy to drop off to you if you are local.
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Hatched 17 May 2026 from APHA registered stock. Remaining colours are blacks and golds/buffs. Price is £45 per bird - collection only from TN15 0NX.
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I currently have 2 cockerels looking for a good home there handled daily by my son so there friendly
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Beautiful, friendly Bantam Wyandotte chicks, lovingly hand-reared alongside our existing bantam hens. They are healthy, active and enjoying free-ranging, foraging and exploring as they grow. We have
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Pure-Bred Buff Orpington Cockerel – Original Yorkshire Bloodline Beautiful 4-month-old pure-bred Buff Orpington cockerel available. From an original Yorkshire bloodline, with excellent breed type an
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Currently have 5 month old lovely mottled and black Pekin for sale All about to lay with 3-4 weeks Selling each £35 or 3 for £100 Also have two padrqge Brahma female for sale too both for £55 No o
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Beautifully feathered young cockerel for sale. Approximately 24 weeks old. Healthy and happy. Ready to go!
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4 x Pekin Bantam Hens available 4 months old Lavender colour Collection Chilham, Canterbury Sold in pairs £30 each or all 4 for £100
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1 have 1 zombie 5 mths old not laying yet, but at point of lay Collection only from Ss09aa, no delivery
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Seramas for sale near Battle 1 cock 2 Hens £40 Please text First as phone reception isn’t the best.
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I only have 2 of the 3-month-old 2 left for sale. Silkie pure chicks are now looking for forever home . Very welcome to come. You need to keep your birds happy.