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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Due to moving abroad I sadly have to find a home for my pet cockerels who have been free to wander around.

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I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little chap is a silkies cross bantam very small in size and will feed from you. He is black with beautiful gold all round head. Can go together or separate but must go where the are ot

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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the momen

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Hi! I have 2x polish bantam cockerels for sale and 1 Japanese bantam for sale! All friendly and don’t peck at you. Friendly to the hens too. For sale is the white frizzle and the black frizzle. Still

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These are 2 males which need rehoming.. they are the worlds smallest chicken breed and make lovely pets.. they are not noises and have a very quiet crow…

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Hatched by my 6 year old son via incubator. Lovely looking cockrell's, moving abroad hence why I'm getting rid of them. Chicken coop & chicken run for sale too. £10 each

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DAY OLD SILKIE CHICKS 🤍✨ (born 26/12) Facebook page: Dark Peak Poultry Our day-old Silkie chicks are now ready for new homes! Variety of colours available - buff, white, blue, greys 🐥 About Sil

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I have 3 lovely bantam chicks, 8 weeks old. They're absolutely lovely, however I don't have capacity to keep any more unfortunately. £20 for all 3 chicks together. ALSO... I have one very cuddly ban

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Already started to lay Good breeding Looking for new home Good for garden 350 eggs a year 40 available £15 each and deal on all

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Week old Ayam Cemani chicks born 10/12 4x unsexed ayam cemani from dark Fibro birds. Parents have no leakage . raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £21 each Follow the Face

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I have a jersey giant I need to get rid off he is a big bird we have him inside and outside would need collecting this week not sure on definite age but we had him from baby and is about a year old

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1 little lady bantam pekin rehoming due to having a flock of jersey giants now and shes a little small in the flock

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APHA Registered. Available for collection from ST18 0RB, Pasturefields., Stafford. Colombian and Silver/Black Pekin Bantam pullets. Aug & Sept 2025 Hatched. Guaranteed as Female. These are strong, he

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Available, Silver Laced Wyandotte bantam pullets. All home bred from my own breeding birds. These are smart, well grown and healthy girls. hatched September, so now running out in the polytunnel, and

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White silkies mix of hen and cocks I can’t tell for definite which are hens and cocks but I can sort of tell which might be which only for sale because I am starting to get over run by them. Will sel

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💚BACK IN STOCK BLUE/OLIVE EGGERS💙 We really are on limited numbers of these lovely lot! They will lay a range of blue/olive eggs! 💙💚 Other breeds available please see other advents or check ou

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Lots of hens for sale. Young Brahma and Wyandotte. Not too far off point of lay. Few more weeks to go. Collection only.

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Handsome young man. 17 weeks old. Rehoming due to my location. Hand reared. Genuine homes only. Brought up in a family home

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Approx 5 months old. Male and female. Healthy and happy chickens. Very easy to look after. Their feathered feet get a bit grubby unless they are on shavings or similar

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We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / l

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We have a lovely bunch of coloured egg laying Chicks available now. These are Guaranteed Females and available in the following breeds Copper Blue Maran (dark brown eggs) Skyline Olive layers Skyli

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Buff Orpington pure Breed, Chickens point of lay. Golden plumes Friendly Breed. Free roaming make great pets . Only selling as pairs or more. Edit: Only ONE HEN& ONE cockerel available, would like

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10 x beautiful pure bred silkies born 25th of December. Unsexed as too young. Message for more details. Next to hatch: 🐣 Silkies 🐣Ayam Cemanis Follow Dark Peak Poultry on Facebook 📦 Healthy

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I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye
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.