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.
Chickens
I have some lovely day old lavender pekins chicks available. Parents are very friendly and calm. Hatched 08/05/26. Unsexed. Will need heat. I also have some hatching eggs available for £2 each. Based
7Chickens
For Sale: Pekin Bantams and Hybrid Chickens! With blue green egg gene We have some fantastic poultry options available for you: Pekin Bantams: • Day Old: £7 each (unsexed) • 6 Weeks Old (off hea
5Chickens
Mixed Fertile Hatching Eggs – Pure Serama, Bantam & Large Fowl Hybrids We have a selection of fresh, fertile hatching eggs available from our healthy and well-cared-for birds. We are SEFFA (South Es
61Chickens
Various chicken breeds for sale Silkies Polish Brahama Pekin Cochin Growers hens pol and some cockerels available
41Chickens
I have some stunning mixed hybrid day old chicks available 🐥 £8 each unsexed I won’t sell chicks on their own. Collection Southend on sea Essex.
4Chickens
USA silkie chicks available for collection! Mixed colours available £13 each *will need heat lamp for next few weeks*
9Chickens
Huge selection of chickens, both hybrids and purebreeds. Point of lay, fully vaccinated. Excellent healthy stock. Hybrids in 17 types Purebreeds in large and bantam Chicks including olive egg layers w
3Chickens
This little bantam broody has hatched 15 chicks which she is looking after very well she is very protective of them she’s currently on chick crumb which the chicks are eating with her
5Chickens
Point of Lay hybrid Chickens/hens Range of different colours/types including Lohmann Browns, Light Sussex, Bluebells, Speckledy, Rhode Rock, Blacktails. Experienced poultry keeper. Kept chickens sin
2Chickens
Roughly 2 years old all good layers. Pest free and have been together plus with ducks for all of their time with us.
6Chickens
Pekin bantam hatching eggs collection from Westcliff on sea or can be posted for £6 £2 per hatching egg plus postage Tested for fertility and 18/20 eggs hatched very strong healthy chicks. The eggs
1Chickens
Free to a good home, six month old Araucana cockerel. The females of this breed are blue egg layers. Needs his own flock now he's getting older.
4Chickens
High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your. Silkie rooster and Leghorns Goldline hens.6 eggs - £10 12 eggs - £20.Kent Gra