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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Gorgeous Brahma chicks in gold partridge and black mottled. Day olds to a couple of weeks - all chicks will require heat until fully feathered.

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males are £5, females are £10 each. Message me if you have any questions :) Collection/cash only! :)
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Pekin x silkie chicks for a good home. 2 weeks old. Not sure or the sex only selling as to many chicks and broody hens. 8 available
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We have a few chicken breeds on our family smallholding and offer hatching eggs, day olds and week olds available in small numbers. (Older chicks available later in the season) see pics of parents and
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Buff Orpington Cockerel free to a good home. Very friendly and I’ve hatched off lots of chicks from him
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Lemon is a 3 month old cockerel, He has been raised in a family home and so is well adjusted to, and fond of, people and enjoys hopping onto your shoulder. He can be slightly territorial around his gi
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15 week old verwork rooster. Hes a amazing personality so funny. Had sinxe 1 day old ! Started crowing but only couple of times a day. Unfortunately we are in a built up area so cant have roosters. W
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small white leghorns available from my Farm they are almost 15 days old and ready for their new homes
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For sale buff Orpington chicks . 1 day old 10£ each. We are from city Leeds. More info by phone number
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Two roosters for sale and looking for some new ladies We have a pure red light Sussex who hasn't crowded but we're pretty sure is a rooster We also have a mottled pekin who is crowing Can be took
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Young chickens available, about 5 weeks old, unsure if they are male or female yet as they are still quite young Message me for any more information Collection/cash only
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2 French Copper Maran Female chicken lays egg currently selling as moving house and cant move them with us. Any questions feel free
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10 female Leghorns available price per piece £12 I also have 2 females and 7 males at 20 days old..
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Stunning American Game bird chicks, unsexed. Friendly, healthy parents which free-range and can be viewed. Message for more information. Can be collected now. Must go to good homes.
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High-Quality USA Bearded Silky & Polish Chicks – All Colours Available! We have a stunning selection of chicks ready for new homes! Our USA Bearded Silkies, of exceptional quality, and famous for thei
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FOR SALE: High-Quality USA Bearded Silky & Polish Chicks – All Colours Available! We have a stunning selection of chicks ready for new homes! Our USA Bearded Silkies, of exceptional quality, and fam
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Selection of colours, mixed ages from newly hatched to 10 weeks. Lavenders, cuckoo, black, mixed colours. Males and females.
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3 hand reared lavender chickens for sale all Female. Would like all to go together and good home required. Currently laying and productive £30 for all 3.
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I’m selling this lovely coop with 2 beautiful baby chicks, due to me moving homes. You will get the chicks, coop, food and other accessories that come with the chickens. Open for offers.
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🐥The world’s smallest chickens ! 🐥 We have for sale the best quality and colour variations of Malaysian Serama Chickens. Amongst all chickens these little guys and girls have to be the most fun t
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Quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from a carefully selected breeding programme. I have been selectively breeding my flock to enhance the following desirable traits: -Easily sexed from hatch
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Stunning young milliefluer pekin trio 16 weeks old Bantams Lovely trio i was keeping back to breed feom next year but ive kept to many so i have this beautiful trio available 1 cockerel 2 pullets
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Off heat and ready to be outside. 2 Months old unsexed silkie chicks. Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. All unsexed SPENNYMOOR. UK
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I have fertilised chicken eggs available for £1 per egg. Breeds/Crosses Available: • Brahma × Warren • Pekin Cross These eggs can be purchased either: • For hatching in an incubator or under a