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.
I have 2 Exhibition quality pure Buff Orpington roosters for sale (£20 each). I hatched them from eggs under my own broody chicken back in March. They are both fertile and good for breeding as they ha
We sell the lovely ISA Brown/Warren/Gingernut chicken at POL, all fully vaccinated, child friendly, great egg layers and great starter birds too. They are only £20.00. We are based in Leatherhead, S
Welcome to Chaudhry Fancy Birds ! We are proud to offer healthy, vibrant, and high-quality Japanese O-Shamo chicks to passionate poultry enthusiasts and preservers of rare breeds. Renowned for their i
Adorable standard bantams for sale! These are true mini chickens with big personalities. Hens are excellent layers of small, delicious eggs and are sweet and broody. Roosters are stunning, confident,
2 laying female chickens looking for a loving home one is a West Sussex and the other is a bantum very good around children and babies have been handled
I have a stunning Frizzle Pilkie for sale. His dad is a Blue/Grey Frizzle Poland and his mum is a Black Silkie. He is a Grey, Black & Red splash colour. Only selling as we are keeping the other male
All hatched on the 25th of July 4 salmon faverolles chicks 2 mottled grey Brahma chicks 1 mottled black Brahma chick 3 jumbo quail chicks £10 each Collection from Camberley GU15
Great Quality Garden Chicken for sale. If you want to mix bantams and larger varieties, either raise them altogether from chicks or make sure the ratio is at least 50:50 small birds to big. You can, o