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 three bantam cockerels for rehoming that were hatched this year. They are good together so could go to one home or separate. They aren’t aggressive at all and are currently with hens and anothe
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Multiple shamo cockerels looking for homes. Absolutely beautiful birds.
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Black copper Marans from 12 to 14 weeks £18 some younger £15 all home bred have so at 52 weeks £10 enquiries welcome.
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POL Pekin Bantams for sale, All Various Colours, All about 22 weeks old, some laying, All females, Please call John on ************
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This is Peter (formally known as Petra, until he started to crow and turn into a huge dinosaur). Peter is a white La Fleche cockerel, aged 5 months. Peter looks evil in this photo, but couldn't be f
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Five Copper Maran cockerel's hatched in early July. Sadly we already have a cockerel in our small flock so if we keep them any longer they will start to fight.They are free to good homes and are a won
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I have a mixture of POL (18 ish weeks) hybrid hens available. Mixture of breeds. Warrens £22.50 All other breeds £25
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Unsexed usa silkie really beautiful bundles of fluff. hatching started on 09/09/26 and still coming into this world. Any questions by all means contact me. Adults are not for sale £25 each
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ONLY TWO MALES REMAINING Beautiful 13-week-old Dutch Bantams looking for their new homes 🐔🤎 We have a small number of young Dutch Bantams available from our family-run flock at Shepherd’s Lodge Po
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We have beautiful Silkie chicks available **£15 each**, with chicks available to **hatch to order**\. Please message us if you’re interested in chicks or would like to enquire about an upcoming hatch\
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Unfortunately due to a change in circumstances we are having to sell our girls Bella, Bubbles and Blippi. Bubbles and Blippi are laying and produce around 6 eggs each a week. They started to lay eggs
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They are all good strong healthy birds. Some have started laying already. I have available the following: Blue Copper Marans Rhode Island Red Splash Marans Various Cross breeds From £25 to £35 each
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Two hens for sale. Raised from chicks. Healthy and good layers. Only selling as need more room in the garden. Would like to keep them together.
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This silkie rooster was hatched in Oct 2025. He needs a new home as I have got another rooster and they cannot live peacefully. To be picked up in Earley area.
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I have 6 brahma unsexed 4 months old chickens for sale .i believe they are all females.show quality chickens.£50 each.they are all hatched in may 28.cash on collection.
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I have 4 black Brahma hens ready for a new coop 16 weeks old. £30 each or £100 for all 4 together Hatching eggs also available Brahma Serama Barn yard mix Black copper Maran Sable poot Coutnix Qu
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He is alert, active, and ready to watch over his own flock of hens. Located in the local area and free to an excellent, caring home. He is a beautiful, healthy Light Sussex cockerel with gorgeous plum
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Beautiful coloured Shamo cock available for loving home he’s my boys pride of joy but need to make space
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Vaccinated point of lay Rhode rocks fully vaccinated and wormed Will start laying in the next few weeks
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Small number of week-old Dark Brahma X chicks in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21. Crossed with: 📌 Rhode Island Red 📌 White Leghorn 📌 Buff Orpington (Sold - reservations for next hatch welcome) Individ
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Unrelated proven breeding pair of French copper black marans. Cockerel not aggressive. £25 for the pair Also 1 pullet hatched this year. Pullet £30. All the above -£50 as a trio. Collection near Hu
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Pure breed Indian game large fowl for sale. Friendly non aggressive birds. Proven breeding trio -dark cock, blue hen and jubilee hen. -£50 This year's hatch; Jubilee pullets x 3 (£25 each) Dark pul
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🖤 Freddie – Gorgeous Polish Cockerel Looking for a Lovely Home 🐓✨ Meet Freddie, a truly beautiful Polish cockerel with an amazing personality and exceptionally striking feathers. His plumage is th
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5-7 months old (various ages)POL buff orpington hens for sale.£50 each.cash on collection.some birds hatched on feb 26,2026.