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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gentleman rooster ,friendly with people and very protective (not nice to other roosters) free to a good home

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10-Week-Old Shamo Chicks – Mixed Pullets & Cockerels Healthy, active Japanese Shamo chicks already showing the tall upright stance and muscular build. Mixed sexes available. Hardy, striking birds perfect for breeding or exhibition. Message for details! Pullet- £80 Cockerel- £120
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free to a good home , great friendly genes , hand raised, integrated with the flock , no heat needed
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3 available, but don't have to buy all 3! Not quite sure how old they are . V friendly cockerals. Just need a new home
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Some very nice pol hens looking for new home 18 weeks old Fully vaccinated This breed will lay 300- 320 eggs Price £10 10 plus £9 Discount on large
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We have 2 males that are looking for a new home. We have raised ourselves from 3 days old . They have nice temperament. You can have your pick out of the 2. Open to offers. Any questions message via t
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2x pairs of Lemon Millefluer Sablepoot Bantams. 1 male 1 female. £25 a pair Hatched 27th July 2026. Collection from Malton area
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Looking to re-home our beautiful buff Orpington cockeral. He's a gentle natured cockeral who gets on with his flock. He's been handled since being hatched at home. Fed organic, soya free pellets. Hav
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Silky chick will need heat so doing them cheap get them why you can got 2 black 2 ginger one that might be gray or white it’d I keep them till there no longer need heat the price will be going up so g
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Faverolle hens for sale - pure breed - last image is of the parent chickens. will be at egg laying stage in another month or two. collection from near Whitley, close to the m62 Faverolles are a lov
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Silkie Cockerell can be abit hot headed but is kept with 2 other big buff cocks so on his own will probably be ok. Very well looked after and in good condition Collection near skipton N.yorks
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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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Hi here i have my birds i have 3 stags and 2 hens available they are from a very good bloodline i have raised them myself from chicks if you know about these birds you can tell for yourself any more q
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Incubated and raised by myself, eggs from my existing flock. 4 Cockerels, very friendly, various colours. Hatched 10th July 2026. Currently housed in the evenings and free range most of the day. The
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2 silkies cockerels 16 weeks great pets but cant keep them where we are want them to go to someone who's going to look after them
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I have 3 copper marans left and 4 warrens all Vaccinated wormed and mite treated lovely healthy birds
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All chicks are for sale apart from the brown/ginger one. 3x cockerels £10 each 2x £20 each requires heat lamp as still young.
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Two young Roos pekin bantams free to good homes, black approx 12 weeks and older white one both friendly lovely boys.
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I hand raised some chicks and have 2 gorgeous red silkie roosters that I can’t keep as I already have a rooster in the flock. They’re 6 months old and friendly. Gorgeous boys £15 each
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Lavender Pekin Chicks. Good homes only. Collection from Tickhill near Doncaster £20 per trio Available now
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Raised with children and dogs; lovely confident, happy, healthy chickens. 2 hens available - Will lay olive green eggs £35 each Near Pocklington
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🖤🐣 Ayam Cemani Chicks Available 🐣🖤 Our beautiful Ayam Cemani chicks are now looking for their forever homes. Raised with care in a clean, loving environment, these stunning chicks come from our
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Lovely chickens need a good home, currently both being bullied by the flock, about 10 weeks old, on grower feed, we have tried alot to stop the bullying, so we are hoping someone can give them a lovin
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Well taken care of Different genders Can come take a look at them Only 3 months old Will sell a female and a male for £100