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.
Unsexed silkie chicks. Still require heat. Various ages. £15 each. Other poultry available. Collection Wimborne BH21 4JE.
A group of lovely Pekin Bantams for sale. Selling on behalf of my neighbour. Approx 6 months old. 3 x boys, 5 x girls. Lovely colours. Could split into smaller groups but must go with at least 1 cock
Handsome boy but as we have already got a rooster he's needs a new home . Free to a good home ......
Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 12 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collectio
A selection of pekin bantam chicks. Ages from day olds and upwards. Unsexed. Younger ones will require heat and brooder set up. Other chicks and poultry available. Collection from Wimborne BH21 4JE.
King Dodgy Herbert is a purebred Brahma cockerel born April 2024. He is an extremely handsome large boy with gorgeous colouring. We need to find a good home for him as we have a hen who is pecking his
Pekin hen and cockerel for sale. Friendly and very fluffy and used to dogs and children. Hatched in April this year. Only selling as quite a few foxes around so we are taking a break from chicken kee
I have 2 Exhibition quality pure Buff Orpington roosters for sale (£20 each). I hatched them from eggs under my own broody chicken back in March. They are both fertile and good for breeding as they ha
PLEASE SEE BELOW AVAILABLILTY 2 x pure breed silver dorking - £25 each Hybrids - £20 each Rhode island red cross - top egg layers x3 White cross hybrid x2 Plymouth rock hybrid x2 Discounted birds (
PLEASE SEE BELOW AVAILABLILTY all 16 weeks Pure breed Silver dorking x2 - £25 each Hybrids - £20 each Brown Rhode island red hybrids egg layers x 3 White cross hybrid x2 Barred Plymouth rock c
Point of lay hybrid pullets Fully vaccinated Varieties to include blue, black and speckled marans, Colombian blacktails and white leghorns
Mixed colours of pure breed silkie bantams for sale I have chicks hens and cockerels for sale Located Newbury Berkshire
I am moving and need to re-home my flock. I have 7 chickens. 4 over a year laying daily. 3 hatched in may this year.
Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th
We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for the eggs! Over t
We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for the eggs! Over
5 for £20! A selection of day old to weeks old chicks. These are mixed “barnyard mix” I do believe some of the black ones Dad is Sumatra Game and mum is legbar, other colours and markings available.
We sell the lovely ISA Brown/Warren/Gingernut chicken at POL, all fully vaccinated, child friendly, great egg layers and great starter birds too. They are only £20.00. We are based in Leatherhead, S
I have 2 cockerels looking for a loving home. Unfortunately due to where I live, I cannot keep them. They’re both quite friendly and great with dogs. It’s the 2 on the left, a Barred Rock and a speckl
I have for sale two male Lavender Peking Bantams Both born on 11.05.25 and were 16 weeks on 31.08.25 £10 each or two for £15
3 beautiful cockerels looking for a new home. Hatched on the 31st May. Dad was a speckled Sussex. Mums are: Emerald, maran and light Sussex. Free to good home
I have a few Black mottled pekin bantam pullets pol healthy bug free and friendly ready for new homes . I am Defra registered
These stunning extremely well bred chicks are looking for new homes. Eating well and growing like weeds. Still on heat at the moment. Colours are Isabel, blue, black and lavender
Isabella Lf Brahma cockerel 18 weeks old APHA registered Wormed and treated Parents can be seen
Young lilac Orpington cockerel looking for a new home they make lovely pets as they are very docile, home bred
15 weeks old They have been very well cared for from chicks but we already have a cockerel One or both available
2 laying female chickens looking for a loving home one is a West Sussex and the other is a bantum very good around children and babies have been handled
Hello I am selling 2 roosters and 3 chickens all for £75 please message me if any questions Thanks
Salmon faverole cockerel Hatched mid June Extremely friendly Currently fed growers pellets Wormed and treated for parasites
A lovely selection of pretty young polish chick hens available. ***Tolblunt now available!! ***They are around 11/12 weeks. Hens £60 each. Other poultry available turkey chicks, hybrids, silkies, peki
A large selection of chicks from days old to weeks old. We have some that are now outside and off heat fully. We have available silkies, polish, pekin, Brahmas, and barnyard mix. All fed on medicated
Point of lay. Many colour variations. They are a favourite pet chicken breed, they are gentle natured and soft feathered which makes them ideal pets for children. Easy to care for and handle, they are
These are a rare and sort after breed for their docile temperament and suitability for urban backyards.
This is a hardy and active chicken breed and is a direct descendant of the popular fighting breed. It is among the first chicken breed developed in Britain
Shamo chickens Good quality Only 6 months old Some getting very tall now . The hens are £60 and the cockerels £100
Famed for its size and known as king of chickens it’s a docile calm breed. Egg laying, choice of colours Description These gentle giants feature lovely large soft feathers and are stunning addition
Exchequer Leghorn pullets 2 x pullets Large Fowl 16 weeks old Recently wormed £35 each Unrelated Cock bird available also
We have 2 brahma young hens. Coming up 10 weeks old. They are healthy and very friendly due to being handled daily by my children. £15 each
Young choc pekins of both sexes . I have other colours and ages . Would like to reduce my flock . Have bred birds for many years . Please ask if you have questions .
Silkie Bantams - Point of Lay Mainly whites and a few golds Nice, steady very quiet Grass reared Recently wormed Collection by appointment
Super Rare Breed Thuringian chickens for sale. Chamois & Black . Hatch dates 26th May & 17th June. Superb temperament. Very friendly. Love a-bit of attention. Calm and very easy to handle and look a
I have a selection of Marbars Legcana sand pure araucana These are growing nicely Wormed and treated for parasites