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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I have 3 copper marans left and 4 warrens all Vaccinated wormed and mite treated lovely healthy birds
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Lovely friendly hen who lays big eggs daily. Great with other hens and dogs. Looking for a new home, collect from Burton Leonard. Free.
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I have bred a number of hens and cockerels this year. I have 5 pairs available at the moment. They are all between 10 and 14 weeks other than one hen which is from 2025. Serama are the world smalles
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All chicks are for sale apart from the brown/ginger one. All unsexed but at a guess I think these 2 cockerels. Requires heat lamp as still young. £15 each
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X1 white silkie hen around 2 years old X1 grey Pekin bantam 1 year ish maybe a little younger. Both hatched by me Both hens and laying. £40 each or £70 for both
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I hand raised some chicks and have 2 gorgeous red silkie roosters that I can’t keep as I already have a rooster in the flock. They’re 6 months old and friendly. Gorgeous boys £15 each
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Hi, we are looking for a good home, we suspect this one is a boy, he is for sale, £10 each, we do love this one, the only reason we are giving him away is we have a lot of roosters in one flock, we th
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Lavender Pekin Chicks. Unsexed currently. 9 available. Open to offers for good homes. Collection from Tickhill
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Raised with children and dogs; lovely confident, happy, healthy chickens. 2 hens available - Will lay olive green eggs £35 each 1 cockerel (olive egger x black copper maran) - free to good home Ava
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🖤🐣 Ayam Cemani Chicks Available 🐣🖤 Our beautiful Ayam Cemani chicks are now looking for their forever homes. Raised with care in a clean, loving environment, these stunning chicks come from our
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Here a have a beautiful cockerel named “halo” He is an absolute beautiful boy that is full of character! Unfortunately due to having down size on my coops for reasons I cannot help, I am having to l
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Lovely chickens need a good home, currently both being bullied by the flock, about 10 weeks old, on grower feed, we have tried alot to stop the bullying, so we are hoping someone can give them a lovin
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Young sultan chicks ready to go to their new homes. One definite cockerel available with or without pullets £15 each. 3 unsexed chicks (maybe pullets) £15 each. Fully feathered, beautiful happy health
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Six lovely Warren's laying eggs must go I can't keep the 14 year old son had a tantrum and went home to his mums so they have to go ten pounds each or 50 for all six, all got two yound light Sussex £7
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Well taken care of Different genders Can come take a look at them Only 3 months old Will sell a female and a male for £100
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White mini silkie cockerel and hen. Nice and friendly, will come for a cuddle. Love a treat of corn Hatched April 2026 looking for new home.
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Hi I have, 9 chickens for sale, £10 each. They is 2 blue bells, 3 black rock, 3 Rhode island red, and 1 light Sussex mixed. They are between, 18 months and 2 years, some are going through, a molt and
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In between 10 n 12 weeks old gorgeous markings and brilliant pick up only Dewsbury. no silly message £7 each for 1
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They are wonderful pets but I want to fix my garden up a bit therefore I have to sell my chickens in order to clean my garden.i can sell all for £185.(no time wasters).
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Free to a good home I have hatched and reared these Roo's myself with 9 hens . I can't keep them on my allotment due to noise so having to find them a home They were originally in my garden but mo
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I have pol variety of colours and older hens laying very well all vaccinated some pol already started laying Black Sussex Light Sussex Leghorns Copper marans
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We have some very nice blue / olive egg layers Very nice colourful birds all fully vaccinated ** Price ** £15 each
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We have some very nice point of lay hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated Breeds Black rocks Silver Sussex Speckledys ***Price *** £12.50 each