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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Gorgeous traditional coloured bantom cocktail. Coming up 1 year old. Very friendly and beautifully natured.

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Two egg laying hens must be sold together £40 for both To be collected for rossendale Any questions please message

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🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens

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For Sale/adoption. Assumed cockerel. Hatched 12 weeks ago on 9th September. Hatched from hybrid eggs

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Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY.

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Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

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We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

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Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each

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If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

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Message for more information and pictures. Also parents can be shown. I will take offers 6 ganoi chicks from imported parents 2-3 months - £100 each Pure aseel hen - 1 year - £150 Pure aseel pullet -

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Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

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Looking for new 🏡 15 pekin ducks - £25 EACH 20 rhode island red hens - £15 EACH 20 brahma - £30 each - Isabella, lemon pyle, columbian, blue buff, partridge 20 light sussex - £15 Each 12 week ol

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I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

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Currently have a variety of chickens for sale White leg bars Copper marans Hybrids Currently 1 year old - still laying Message for further enquiries

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I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September off heat living inside £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined

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2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

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We are selling various point of lay trios. Lavender Pekins. Rhode Island Red. Buff Orpingtons. White Silkies.

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We hatched 11 chickens from a friend of ours. And we've ended up with around 9 cockerels. I have 1 remaining. So if somebody wants him for breeding, hen security, allotments, sanctuary, pet or meat,

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10 weeks old. They have beautiful markings and would make good cockerels for a herd will sell them at £10 each or both for £15

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All cockerels are in good condition, some are currently going through moult hence some scraggly feathers, but still very healthy. They would make a great addition to a flock wanting to produce some ch

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For sale pure breed Light Sussex and Cream Legbar pullets . POL available and younger birds also possible. Light sussex lay a cream egg and legbar lay a blue/green egg. Price £18 each.
Yes, chickens are considered poultry, which is the category of domesticated birds raised primarily for their meat and/or eggs. They are one of the most common poultry species along with turkeys, ducks, and geese.