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 about 30, couple cockerels. Few black smooth frizzle and mostly lavender smooth and frizzle. £25 each. Trowbridge Wiltshire

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8 buff Orpington hens and one cockerel. Hatched beginning of the year. Started laying. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. £45 each hen.

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Selection of stock cockerels Lavender pekins Silkie feathered porcelain pekins Bantam gold Brahma Isabella LF Brahma Buff Colombian LF Brahma Silver spangled Appenzeller Chamois Polands Gold laced P

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These are a rare and sort after breed for their docile temperament and suitability for urban backyards.

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Lots of chickens available Hybrids £40 Pure breed £40-£60 Rare breed £60 Polish Silkies Sultans Ayam Cream leg bar Wellsummer Shamo Old English game Marans in various colours Warrens £1

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Famed for its size and known as king of chickens it’s a docile calm breed. Egg laying, choice of colours Description These gentle giants feature lovely large soft feathers and are stunning addition

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Shamo chickens Good quality Only 6 months old Some getting very tall now . The hens are £60 and the cockerels £100

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This is a hardy and active chicken breed and is a direct descendant of the popular fighting breed. It is among the first chicken breed developed in Britain

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Point of lay. Many colour variations. They are a favourite pet chicken breed, they are gentle natured and soft feathered which makes them ideal pets for children. Easy to care for and handle, they are

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3 born on the 1st October and 9 born on the 13th October Well handled and friendly Still need heat

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Lovely polish rooster for sale. I bought fertilised eggs and ended up with 3 out of 4 being roosters.

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A good selection of fully vaccinated POL pullets available for sale. Last batch until next spring. Varieties include Leghorn ( Partridge, duckwing) Maran ( Splash, blue , Speckledy , Cuckoo) Devon

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Large selection of hybrid point of lay hens including splash maran, silver sussex, light Sussex, olive eggers, Devon blues, dark brown egg layers and more £40 each or 3 for £100. Pure breeds polish a

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Only boys left Wormed, regular dust bath, plenty of sunshine and enrichment. Girls £25 Boys £5 Living outside and ready to go

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🐣 Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Ducklings – Wide Range of Beautiful Breeds Available! 🦆 We have hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and ducklings available now from our carefully selected and well-cared-for f

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Silky males ready for a new home they are very friendly and not aggressive they have been in with two other females and they didn’t fight

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I have 3 male silkies that are desperately needing homes. 1 hatched 23rd March 2 hatched 7 April All crowing and making lots of noise lol all 3 look alike grey with a little darkness on them. £5 eac

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POL pekin chickens for sale £35 each.

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2x stunning male serama chickens 1x black and white 1x brown and white 5 months old now Collection po6 area

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Hand raised serama chicks - I keep smooth feathered and frizzle so it's a lucky dip what they might be! Unsexed, £10 each. Hens usually go for £20-30 and cockrels £10 so great opportunity at a chanc

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Hello this is a page where I list all of my vaccinated POLS so please keep an eye out also message me incase I haven’t updated this AD to see what stock I have! 1x 5 month old Brahma golden £45 2x 5

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Silkie Bantum Cockeral, very nice temperament with the chickens. Around 6 months old, would love him to go to a nice home

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Striking Appearance: Handsome mix of red/copper and white plumage. • Vibrant Red Comb: Indicates excellent health and vigor. • Strong, Alert Stance: he is an active flock protector. • Fertility : Read

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POINT OF LAY COLOURED HYBRIDS AVAILABLE INCLUDING DIFFERENT COLOURED EGG LAYERS AT WINCHESTER POULTRY FARM!!! PLENTY OF DIFFERENT BREEDS TO CHOOSE FROM INCLUDING 🐓 BLUEBELL 🐓 SILVER SUSSEX 🐓 B
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.