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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2 friendly Silkie Cockerels available for free. One is a show cockerel. We have too many now and that isn’t good news for our little hens.
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🐥 Beautiful Silkie Chicks Available 🐥 Our gorgeous Silkie chicks are now looking for their forever homes! They are just 3 days to 4 weeks old and are thriving. with a lovely mix of colours, making e
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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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They are wonderful pets but I want to fix my garden up a bit therefore I have to sell my chickens in order to clean my garden.i can sell all for £185.(no time wasters).
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🐥 SILKIE CHICKS 🐥 🐣 20/7/26 🎨 Beautiful colours in this hatch 📍 Leyland, Lancashire.
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Im unfortunately have to part with my silkie Cockerel Geoff as we are moving house due to personal circumstances. Geoff is 2.5 years old and has been free ranging with his own flock of 10 female silk
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I have two Cream Legbar hens hatched August 2025 and laying very well and two that hatched July 2026. All lovely birds, £40 each or all 4 for £150. Some older hens are available £20 each still layin
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I have pol variety of colours and older hens laying very well all vaccinated some pol already started laying Black Sussex Light Sussex Leghorns Copper marans
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I have Pekin bantams and silkie hatching eggs. Pictures shown are the parents & some baby chicks I’ve hatched with these eggs. My chickens are: Lavender splash Blue lace Black / mottled chest Mil
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home bred free range Silver Wyandotte Bantams. Gorgeous markings roughly 5 months old, some were hatched a few weeks before or after each other. Will be wormed before leaving. £30 each or 2 for £50
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2 silkies One grey one black Unsexed as too young Are about 9/10 weeks old. Are very friendly, will come sit on your knee. Buyer must have suitable and safe set up before purchasing.
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I have 5 peckins I can't look after them anymore due to family circumstances I have 4 girls and 1 male Looking to sell for £10 each or all 4 for £40
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2 x Pekin bantam hens 1 x silkie cross Pekin bantam hen Very hens from one my hatches in June can send pictures of parents. £30 each or all 3 for £75
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roosters for sale very friendly and kids friendly too we leave ut open in iur garden as you can see in video doesnt
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Lovely pure bred birds. Various ages. Chicks and growers. Trio or single birds available. Buff Orpington’s are ideal garden hens. Docile and attractive. Very good layers
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Selling 2 bantam chickens. Rooster and hen pair Got them when they were a few weeks, Selling for £20
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Lovely MarsBar Olive Egger cockerels looking for their own homes 🐓💚 These boys are about 17 weeks old, healthy, active and growing beautifully. They’re friendly and curious, you can pick them up bu
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Healthy, active chickens 2 months and older available. Various sizes and colours. Great for rearing or breeding.
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2x Buff Orpington Cockerels available. Happy for them to be re-homed either individually or as a pair. Great breed, raised as part of a backyard flock but time to separate from the hens. £5 for bot
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- just started laying eggs - selling as they are on a allotment I can no longer commit too - very healthy and looked after
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Starter kit for chicks, comes all together Includes: Incubator, with a mat to stop newly hatched slipping - comes with a box, has been used and I've had a 95% success rate. Holds quail eggs, duck eg
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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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Friendly hand reared chicks 2 frizzles in the 9 Selling all together don't want to separate them More ages available
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My lovely rooster and chickens are looking for a new home because I Am moving house, they are nice and healthy they lay eggs most of the days £120 for all with the coop without the coop only the chick