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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Ready to leave. Free ranged and very healthy boy. Gets on well with other chickens, happy been handled
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I have bred a number of hens and cockerels this year. I have 5 pairs available at the moment. They are all between 10 and 14 weeks other than one hen which is from 2025. Serama are the world smalles
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https://www.facebook.com/share/19DUv8YqLC/ Adorable Silkie Chicks Read Now We have 25 gorgeous Silkie chicks looking for their forever homes. These sweet, fluffy babies will be ready to leave for t
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Young sultan chicks ready to go to their new homes. One definite cockerel available with or without pullets £15 each. 3 unsexed chicks (maybe pullets) £15 each. Fully feathered, beautiful happy health
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8-Week-Old Brahma Pullets We have some lovely Gold Partridge and Blue Partridge Brahma pullets, currently 8 weeks old, looking for their new homes. 🤎💙 They are beautifully feathered, healthy and g
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mixed breed cockerals for sale, all very healthy. Dad is a Welsummer. Mums are my various hens. All are free range and ready to go
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Lovely boy, just sold to me as a hen. I can’t have two cockerels as not enough hens. He is getting on with mine well especially as they haven’t been raised together, also not 100% on age less than a y
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I have 3 breeding pairs of sebrights. This years hatch unrelated. Girls are laying very well. I have hatching eggs also. Aswell as 2 chicks 3 weeks old Price is per pair but can do a deal for 3 pairs
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Week old silkie chicks looking for a new home Unsexed & still require heat Incorrect toe placement / numbers so pet quality (not show quality ) Price per chick
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Beautiful pair of silkies, great eaters, and loads of personality. Only selling as our ducks don’t get along with them. I x rooster and 1 x hen. Price for both as they need to be kept together.
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2 male chickens can go together or separate I have to meany of them! £10 each they love attention lol
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Exhibition lines of Rosecomb bantams. Some of the best in the UK. Blues Blacks Splash Pairs and trios for sale £30 each. Per bird. Last birds to go- almost all available sold.
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£15 each The eggs are from pure bred show silkies Must go in a min of pairs Will need heat until their feathers come in! These chickens are beautiful and laid back small quite chickens. Ideal for
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Quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from a carefully selected breeding program. Barred Plymouth Rocks are know for their docile temperament and reliable egg production, laying around 5 eggs pe
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2x point of lay Black Wyandotte bantam pullets for sale Hatched April 2026 Located near Barnard castle £15 each
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LF Brahma chicks blue/black mottled and gold/blue partridge. Unsexed and will need heat. Collection from Darlington.
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Gorgeous birds from widely sourced stock. As you can see, my birds are in peak condition and well cared for, they eat A&P smallholder layers. Excellent fertility, but hatch rates can not be guarantee
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Gorgeous birds from widely sourced stock. As you can see, my birds are in peak condition and well cared for. Excellent fertility, but hatch rates can not be guaranteed after travelling through the po
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2x3day old gold sebright chicks for sale. Will need heat. £30 2026 cockerel for sale also £30 excellent boy
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Pair of brahams Hen is coming into lay both every very friendly birds loves cuddles! Collection ashington or can deliver
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Stunning black mottled pol pullets £25 each They are around 25 weeks old 2 available idealy to go together
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Unsexed 3 week old stunning buff orpington growers Off heat Stunning parents 16 available these cannot be sexed yet £15 each
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Selling my 5 chickens along with their coop. The flock includes: 2 × Pekin hens (female) 2 × Brahma × Warren hens (female) 1 × Brahma × Warren cockerels (male) The Brahma × Warren hens lay an egg e