

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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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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I have 3 beautiful Silkie chickens looking for a good, caring home. The group consists of 2 lovely white Silkie hens and 1 stunning black Frizzle Silkie cockerel. All three Silkie chickens are approx
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Hatched 7th July 2026 Plymouth Rock cockerel Nice temperament Located near Newton by Toft, Lincolnshire
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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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Some lovely chicks for sale. All chicks are unsexed and will need heat for 4-6 weeks Usa silkies Polish Pekin bantam Cream crested legbars males only left We do accept roosters back but no refun
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Lovely little pekin frizzle cockerel, silver laced polish cockerel and satin Silkie partridge looking for their new homes. Very handsome and very friendly, happy to be handled. Free to a good home. Bo
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Both small chickens, non laying hen but great pets for kids as both small. Rooster is moulting in photo but he looks great otherwise. Free to collect from Spalding. No idea on age.
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I have for sale eggs from Silkie hens (USA breed), as shown in the photos. As for the incubation rate at the moment, it is 80%. More information will be provided by me in direct contact. 🐣🥚🐣 We ca
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Ko shamos 4 months Lincolnshire based Got about 20ish left If you take a few we will have a deal.
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Beautiful Light Sussex hens looking for their new homes. Lovely young female Light Sussex, healthy, active and well cared for. A great choice for anyone looking to add to their flock. Light Sussex a
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Hatched from eggs and raised by our own Silkie. Originally thought they were both Lemon Pyle’s but now believe they are Red Pyle’s due to colouring of feathers. Both hatched on 25th May 2026 making th
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🐥 14 WEEK OLD PEKIN CHICKS – GRANGE FARM 🐥 We have a selection of 14 week old Pekins available in various colours, from our exhibition stock. 🐔 Hens – £25 each 🐓 Cocks available – please messag
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Unsexed 1 of Sweet little thing Ready now I have under heat lamp currently as still young Looking for forever home 🏡