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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Barred plymouth rock rooster he's 5 weeks old free to good home eating and loving his meal worms and tomatoes

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Beautiful healthy free range birds. Looking for a new home as we are downsizing our breeding flock size. I have 2 silver hens left. £45 each

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Unfortunately, I've got way too many animals looking to rehome them to someone that's going to really look after them like their own babies ❤️

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5 month old free range chickens - 1 cockbird and 3 hens. Looking for lovely new homes. Buyer to collect.

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2 Young ginger and grey cockerels available. 4 months old. Medium sized. One has Wellsummer father and grey bantam mother. The other has Frizzle bantam mother. He looks like a pom pom!

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1 year old pure welsummer. Full size. Very calm and well behaved. Blunt spurs. Nice to the hens. Milton Abbot, Tavistock. We have too many cockerels to keep them all! ************ . £0

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I have 2 pekin bantams available, both smooth. Approx 16 weeks old. £28 each. Don't have to go together.

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Pekin bantam cockerels looking for new hens . I have 2 lavender cockerels available This springs hatch Collection from hemyock , Devon

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We currently have 5 week old Silver laced orpington chickens for sale, pullets and cockerels. At the moment they are just coming into their feathers so a bit "fugly" but they will turn into stunning b

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Beautiful friendly healthy chickens 😊 we provide a pet carrier and organise a meet up to suit you. Defra registered

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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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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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We have a section of cockerels available. Mixed ages but all 2025 hatch. Cream legbars Plymouth rocks Bantams

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We have some lovely cream legbars chickens available. Coming up 11 weeks. They will lay lovely blue eggs from around 20 weeks. Currently 9 available.

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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
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.