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 several of this years hatches left :) boys and girls in multiple different colours :) all between 13-16 weeks old. I also have some younger ones which will need heat atleast at night given the
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We have a lovely small group of chickens. Only males left. looking for new homes, have various colours. They’ve been well kept and have had plenty of space to develop and flourish. Please feel free

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🐓 LOVING HOME WANTED — APPENZELLER COCKEREL OR LITTLE FLOCK 🐔 South Wales Collection or delivery can be arranged We are looking for a loving permanent home for our beautiful one-year-old white A
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Our very handsome RIR cockerel is for sale due to us down sizing our flock, we used to have many hens but now only have 3 and they are getting over mated we are looking to rehome Piri Piri he’s been a
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I have 2 pairs of Brahmas the first pair has a large hem she’s one of the biggest hens I’ve seen around 5kg she’s around 2 years old and the cockerel is around 10 months who has yet to grow and fill
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Mixed colours and sold unsexed. Stunning little babies all incubator hatched and looking strong and healthy.
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This sweet boy is absolutely gorgeous and he has a lovely temperament too! Deserves to have his own ladies 😍
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Available, good quality Silver Laced Wyandotte Bantam Pullets ( Guaranteed as Female ). These are well bred, young ladies, from my own breeding birds. Photos are of the pullets and their parents. They

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Light Sussex Rhode rock Barred rock hens point of lay Vaccinated £12 each Bring your own boxes or crates
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Multiple shamo cockerels looking for homes. Absolutely beautiful birds.
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These are the breeds i currently have available: Hybrids: - White star (white eggs) ⚪️ - Partridge leghorn (white eggs) ⚪️ - Silver Duckwing (white eggs) ⚪️ - Blue Splash (white eggs) ⚪️ - Lavedner s
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Believed to be a roo He is very energetic, I have had him since a week old, but unfortunately he is fighting with the smaller roosters He is starting to get yellow patches, i believe he will be a n
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Laying hens for sale due to me moving back to a flat They will all come together just because I’ve had all of them for couple months now They’ll come with their feed feeders, water feeders, snacks, b

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Cream Males and females available Home bred Good layers Hens and roosters available for collection now 3 for £40 or £15 each 6 for £70
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9 Belgium barbu d’uccle bantams for sale 4 hens 1 cockerel 4 baby’s 3 cockerels and 1 hen i believe ready to leave all to be sold together message for more information more pictures to follow
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£15 each or £20 for pair Two young male buff Orpingtons for sale Born end of July 2026 Only reason for selling is that I have too many.
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Shamo male 10 months old Bad boy blood Imported Eggs from Pakistan Good height Pure white colour Got more chickens if interested
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USA Silkie chicks 2 of them are ringneck 2 are normal -£15 each Adult silkie USA 2 Ringnecks 1 normal -£20 each deal on the lot
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Pure bred Welsummer cockerels Looking for their forever home 16 weeks old 5 available must sell to someone that keeps other poultry
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Available, beautiful little Columbian and Silver/black Pekin Growers, Guaranteed as Female, Pullets. Hatched in July, so fully feathered, and in an outside coop with a covered, roofed over walk in run
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Serama hatching eggs Also available www.littlesmithsquails.com 3-6 fertile available lower amounts due to hatching ourselves. Fertility testing at 100% currently. With shipped eggs please underst
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I have available some silver birchen pullets, they are all hatched this year. Make lovely friendly pets and will lay a reasonable size egg. No Timewasters, good homes only. They will need to be introd
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Lavender Porcelain Pekin Bantam Hens. Hatched on 26th July. Free range garden reared, come to the shake of the mealworm tub. Used to small dogs. The pictures of adult poultry are the parents and t