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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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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Free to good home. Calm rooster but no longer needed so happily giving him away to a new home. Just over a year old
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One week old silkie chicks, unsexed, require heat. Lovely healthy silkie parents of the same colours. Price below for all 5 or make us an offer! These hens are lovely egg layers, friendly and make ve
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2 lovely bantam silkie hens for sale. Approaching point of lay. Silkies make lovely cuddly pets if handled regularly. These are from our fully Apha registered home. Price is for both
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Black cockerel sold!!! Grey is still looking for a home Cockerel for sale very gentle natured, love bum rubs and human interaction. Unique fluffy feathers and blue earlobes. They are both 15 weeks
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Due to having lots of success with chicks this year, I’m looking to pass on this pair of 2025 hatch Cochins. Cockerel - blue Hen - black. From this pairing it’s 50/50 chance of blue & black chick
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Such a soft gentle Polish hen looking for a new flock. She’s getting picked in a little by our Peking. Looking for a loving home only. Ch64
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Cream Crested Legbar Fertile Hatching Eggs. Lovely Blue egg layers and are ideal as Auto Sexing. Blue and Blue Splash Orpingtons hatching eggs also Large fowl and produce fantastic large eggs . £
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6 weeks old on 1st of May. Dad was an exchequer leghorn and mum was an olive egger. Had been spending the day outside and coming in at night. Should be able to stay outside from Next week 6 weeks
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Selling due to moving home £10 each £15 with bedding, vinegar for water and chicks crumbs lovely chicks
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Looking to rehome our white bearded silkie cockerel. Bought as a pullet hen and turned out to be a boy. Rehoming as already have a cockerel in our flock Free to good home. But must be a good home with
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What we have: Two 4 week old cockerels born on may 17th One 10 week old cockerel Can be sold with hen if requested All chicks have been hand raised/ bread and come from dark chocolate eggs