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.
GOING FAST:I am very pleased with this years beautiful Rhode Island Red and Barred Plymouth Rock,Pure breed chickens, which I have home bred. Just starting to look beautiful .Good healthy birds. You are very welcome to come and view, or give me a call anytime. Annie
Stunning variety of POL hens available. Mixture of breeds including Warrens, Bluebells, Blackrocks, Speckledy Maran, Light Sussex, silver Sussex, White Stars, Mottled Leghorn, Eggcellent Blues, Eggcellent Olives, French Copper Black Marans - All different prices so please message me for more information or check out our website - www.eggcellentacre.com
3 months old 3 lavender buff Orpington chickens for sale.They hatched on June 10.All together £75.can be sold separately £25 each.cash on collection.
Beautiful hybrid chicks (not sexed) looking for a caring home (incubator hatched, unexpectedly more chicks hatched than I can keep myself!) Lovely mix of colours and all gently handled daily. Curre
One year old stunning Cream Legbar Cockeral looking for a new flock high fertility great temperament
Breeding trio of stunning lemon Pyle Brahmas Last years hatch Some of their chicks on the floor Reluctantly Looking for new coop due to change of plans
A selection of pekin bantam chicks. Ages from day olds and upwards. Unsexed. Younger ones will require heat and brooder set up. Other chicks and poultry available. Collection from Wimborne BH21 4JE.
Mixed breed. Has a very lovely temperament gets along with my hens. Only selling to a pet only household. Unfortunately I can’t keep him as not allowed roosters on allotment.
*22 week old hybrid pullets available. *Healthy strong birds and in lay. * Variety of egg colours to choose from. *Rhode Rocks, Copper Maran's, Light Sussex and Blue Bells.
PLEASE SEE BELOW AVAILABLILTY 2 x pure breed silver dorking - £25 each Hybrids - £20 each Rhode island red cross - top egg layers x3 White cross hybrid x2 Plymouth rock hybrid x2 Discounted birds (
PLEASE SEE BELOW AVAILABLILTY all 16 weeks Pure breed Silver dorking x2 - £25 each Hybrids - £20 each Brown Rhode island red hybrids egg layers x 3 White cross hybrid x2 Barred Plymouth rock c
Point of lay hybrid pullets Fully vaccinated Varieties to include blue, black and speckled marans, Colombian blacktails and white leghorns
Our last hybrid pol hens of 2025 ready to go. Some have just started laying so that's a bonus! White Leghorn Rhode Island Red Rangers Light Sussex Rangerd Speckledy marans Blue marans Black rocks Redu
Parents are silkies and frazzles mixed Unsexed Need heat lamp £10 each ——-/////////————/////———-
5 for £20! A selection of day old to weeks old chicks. These are mixed “barnyard mix” I do believe some of the black ones Dad is Sumatra Game and mum is legbar, other colours and markings available.
⚡️Laying Hens 📅 18 weeks old, point of lay 💉 Comprehensively Vaccinated against an array of common illnesses. 🪱 ❌️ Wormed to date 👍 Unlimited advice and aftercare ‼️APHA and DEFRA registere
Beautiful boy but I already have his dad and can’t keep him. He’s very friendly and has been brought up so far by Mille Fleur and Frizzle bantams All my Mille birds are speckled
Olive egger cockerel looking for new home! Being raised with mum, lovely temperament and a big beautiful boy!
Pekin bantam cockerels looking for new hens Various colours This springs hatch Collection from hemyock , Devon
Unsexed silkie chicks. Still require heat. Various ages. £15 each. Other poultry available. Collection Wimborne BH21 4JE.
Here we have unsexed prairie bluebell chicks. These are very hard to come by in the uk. They lay pure blue eggs. These come in three different colours. Grey, black and ginger. We have 30 available b
I have 3 Cockerells need homing ASAP if anyone could help otherwise till have to be culled unfortunately bantam cross standard hen
I have 2 cockerels looking for a loving home. Unfortunately due to where I live, I cannot keep them. They’re both quite friendly and great with dogs. It’s the 2 on the left, a Barred Rock and a speckl
Beautiful friendly Light Sussex, pure bred, they are 10 weeks now , last picture is of the Mother Hen 😁 come with free box 😊 meet up place to be organised, Healthy happy chickens. Defra registered
Two lovely hard to find pure bred chocolate silkie pullets One regular silkie feathered One smooth satin feathered Hatched March /April this year Please feel free to message me on my Facebook page
We have several hybrid pullets available. These are should lay a dark egg, cream egg and a few olive eggers available. All hatched by ourselves and out of our own breeding groups. Coming up to 16 week
We've got a fresh batch of healthy young chickens ready for new homes from our smallholding in the Forest of Dean. Available now: Copper Black Marans - great layers, excellent hybrid breed expectin
These girls are looking for permanent homes, they are only 18 months olds and are currently laying. £5 per life. Roughly 20 left.
Young lilac Orpington cockerel looking for a new home they make lovely pets as they are very docile, home bred
Lovely friendly Bantams available, 7 weeks old. I also have 3 males looking for homes. (Free) 1 good condition coop with small run also for sale, please message for details. Swindon, Wiltshire SN6
All farm bred, hatched and reared (defra/APHA registered) Hybrids - Olive egg layers £25 (brown/crested) and pale blue eggers £25 (white some black flecks/crested) Pure breeds Large fowl - Rhode I
15 weeks old They have been very well cared for from chicks but we already have a cockerel One or both available
🐣 Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Ducklings – Wide Range of Beautiful Breeds Available! 🦆 We have hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and ducklings available now from our carefully selected and well-cared-for f
15 week old Sussex cockerel for sale in Stroud area . Been brought up with other chickens and has been handled.
These Speckled Sussex chicks are truly eye-catching, stunning birds – known for their beautiful speckled plumage and friendly, inquisitive nature. ✨ Available: From 28th August ✨ Breed: Pure-bred Spe
2 copper moran Cockerells for sale. 6 weeks old. Very pretty. Home reared. Rehoming due to having too many males.
A lovely selection of pretty young polish chick hens available. ***Tolblunt now available!! ***They are around 11/12 weeks. Hens £60 each. Other poultry available turkey chicks, hybrids, silkies, peki
A large selection of chicks from days old to weeks old. We have some that are now outside and off heat fully. We have available silkies, polish, pekin, Brahmas, and barnyard mix. All fed on medicated
Point of lay. Many colour variations. They are a favourite pet chicken breed, they are gentle natured and soft feathered which makes them ideal pets for children. Easy to care for and handle, they are
These are a rare and sort after breed for their docile temperament and suitability for urban backyards.
This is a hardy and active chicken breed and is a direct descendant of the popular fighting breed. It is among the first chicken breed developed in Britain
Shamo chickens Good quality Only 6 months old Some getting very tall now . The hens are £60 and the cockerels £100