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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Stunning Brahma Cockerals, unusual colours. Growing nicely, very friendly as handled daily. These are going to be beautiful boys when fully grown. Price per bird.
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Purebred light sussex cockerel for sale. Currently 15 weeks old (8/10/2026). Range free, thriving and can fend for himself well but happy to live in an enclosed run too. Born on a hill farm and
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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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2 mixed breed chicks, 1 Ameraucana x warren (black) and 1 Ameraucana x salmon faverolles (brown) unsure of the sex of these birds, handled daily, black one isnt too keen on being touched, had a course
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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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5 month old silkie bantam cockerel. Flock kept for egg production so surplus to requirements. Gets on well with others (male and female) and happy being handled, including by children.
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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