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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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POL HENS AVAILABLE
Chickens
9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£23Price
🐓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 vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star£23.00 Light Sussex £23.00
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Grays, Thurrock (46.2mi)
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Pure Silkie Chicks ...
Chickens
10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price
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
Sittingbourne, Kent (25mi)
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1Silkie cockeral free to good home
Chickens
3 monthsAge
MaleSex
Free to good home, one of my silkies has turned out to be male and unfortunately I have close neighbours. Would anyone like to introduce him to their flock or have a bachelor pad he could join? Sandwi
Sandwich, Kent (2.6mi)
13 Hens for adoption. 3 years old
Chickens
3 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
3 Hens for adoption. Sadly. Need to re-home due to personal reasons. Collection from Maidstone. Comes with Layers pellets and grit
Maidstone, Kent (34.8mi)
5Pekin bantam cockrals - free to a good home. East Sussex
Chickens
12 weeksAge
MaleSex
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
Hastings, East Sussex (43.2mi)
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7 chickens needing a new home
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
We have 7 chickens looking for a new home. We don't have anyone to take care of them whilst we go are away for a while. We have 5 rhode island reds which are ex battery hens we rescued about 2 years
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Harwich, Essex (43.9mi)
4Mixed breed hens
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
Beautiful colours and have already started to lay eggs. They are a mix of light Sussex and speckled
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Canterbury, Kent (9.2mi)5.0
3Brazilian x Thai shamo hens
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£100Price
2 Brazilian x Thai shamo hens for sale 14 months old £100 each Having a sort out so will probably have more available soon
Aylesford, Kent (38.6mi)
ADVANCED
Silkie hens 20 weeks old
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price
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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Sevenoaks, Kent (46mi)
3Frizzle banthams
Chickens
11 weeksAge
MixedSex
I currently have 2 cockerels looking for a good home there handled daily by my son so there friendly
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Sittingbourne, Kent (27.1mi)
8Buff Orpington Cockerel
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price
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
Sittingbourne, Kent (24.8mi)
24 lavender pekins + 1 fluffy bantam.
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MaleSex
I have 5 male bantams for free for anyone who would like to relieve my neighbourhood of the cockerel calling
Broadstairs, Kent (7.8mi)
1Point of Lay Gold Wyandotte Bantam Hens
Chickens
7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price
Beautiful and cute hens at point of lay, with delicious eggs, golden yolks and white shells. Happy and healthy hens, up to date with flea, mite and wormer treatment. These hens lay ************
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Felixstowe, Suffolk (48.6mi)
2Brown Leghorn cockerel
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Beautifully feathered young cockerel for sale. Approximately 24 weeks old. Healthy and happy. Ready to go!
Ashford, Kent (23.5mi)
14 x Pekin Bantam Hens
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
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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Canterbury, Kent (15.7mi)
45 mth old zombie chicken
Chickens
9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price
1 have 1 zombie 5 mths old not laying yet, but at point of lay Collection only from Ss09aa, no delivery
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (33.6mi)
51Serama Trios for Sale
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price
Seramas for sale near Battle 1 cock 2 Hens £40 Please text First as phone reception isn’t the best.
Battle, East Sussex (42.5mi)
2Cockerell
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price
Two beautiful cockerells. Healthy . Black and white. Not sure of the breed. Friendly, used to people and dogs.
Broadstairs, Kent (7.9mi)
4FRAZZLE .X. SILKIE CHICKS
Chickens
12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price
I HAVE 3 FRAZZLE X SILKIE CHICKS READY FOR THEIR NEW HOMES. ALL MITED & WORMED BORN AUGUST 13TH PLEASE NO TIME WASTERS.
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Colchester, Essex (46.5mi)FAQs
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.