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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🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 & 2/12/2025. 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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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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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

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They are very lovely 5 hens they are very healthy laying eggs and breeding eggs every day. Very healthy 1 roo with amazing feathers. Please bring own box or containers thanks

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NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS 5 Columbian pekins 2 cockerels 3 pullets. will not seperate. Genuine enquiries only. Please note the price is for all 5.

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Jasper was hatched in September. Unfortunately we have don’t have enough chickens for him to share with the other cockerels. He is a lovely little thing, just finding his voice. Can deliver him, jus

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Gray old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy young bird No hens for him so looking for new home

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Gray large old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy bird No hens for him so looking to rehome

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I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

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Beautiful 17 wk old as of 27/11 cockerell a pure breed beauty. I would keep him but unfortunately cant in my area. Not crowing yet but wld like him to find a new home before he does. Gentle and scared

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I’m looking to rehome two healthy, 1-year-old Brahma roosters due to a noise complaint. These gentle giants are calm, friendly, and a beautiful addition to any flock. Details: Age: 1 year old Breed

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2 stunning handsome boys very sweet beautiful colours and markings Ready for there own girls now they are very friendly and very sweet nature love being stroked and will come to you. £10 each

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He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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Young Ayam cemani cockerals there are 2 available. Beautiful birds. All black including black mouth.

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Hybrid Hens for Sale – Fully Vaccinated End off season sale Hens available for Sale; all reduced to £20 each Aracana Leghorn - Olive Egg - £35 Cream Legbar - Blue Egg - £35 Cooper Maran - Dark Brown

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I have 2 female polish chickens available 1 smooth and 1 frizzle to go to very good homes. I have hatched these myself and hand reared them. They are very friendly and must only go to the right home a

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My 2 gorgeous boys a black and white silkied serama and a blue silkie. Both in need of homes as I have too many roosters now. Safe quality homes only.

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9 week old Bantam Cockerel Friendly guy, sadly we have uneven numbers for our hens. Only been indoor, never lived outside.

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I’m selling 10 mixed sex and beautiful colours silkie chicks 🐥 born 4th October they have been hand reared with love, they are the very fancy variety, mum and dad can be seen in the last photo, they

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Hi. I've a pair of cuckoo orpingtons for sale, one hen, one cockeral, to be sold together, hatched this summer, north staffs area

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Gorgeous Silkie Boy. Looking for his new flock. Hatched in June and raised in my garden by my broody hen. Only looking for a new home as I can't have a boy in the garden. Lovely temperament, not y

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Unfortunately I now have dad and son and there is a huge power struggle so son needs another home. These are beautiful small chickens, noise level nothing compared to bigger chickens. Just need peace

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My son is having to rehome this gorgeous little chap. Hand reared and very sociable. He is not a noisy bird, he has a little crow in the morning only. My son hatched a small clutch and need to keep hi

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Lights Sussex cross silkie Hybrid chickens due to hatch in 10 days also have indian runner ducks due to hatch
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.