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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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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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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1 Silkie Hen (Adult): Healthy, friendly, and currently laying. Beautiful soft feathers and calm nature. 5 Pekins (3–4 months): Young, healthy, and unsexed. Growing well and easy to handle. 5 Pekin

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A Lovely 5 pekin hens and a cockerel for sell very healthy, just about a year old, one of them just started laying eggs on August but stopped of cold weather. Ready for a new house Only £80 for all

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Coturnix quail unsexed chicks. Hatched 2/11/25 All under heat doing well healthy appetite. All different colours available £5 each Due to time waster back available Can hatch more if you contact m

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I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September will require heat for a few weeks and warmth over winter. £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined Also 5 pearl french meat strain hat

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Lovely pure white cockerel very friendly free to a good home.

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Range of hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale. Bred with multi coloured eggs in mind. We normally get blue,green, brown eggs all wormed ect Also have a big selection of others

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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.

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Pekin bantem cockerel. Collection only. Ready now. Very friendly little boy. Please message for more info

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I have 3 cockerels needing new homes. All proven breeders had chicks off them this year just got to many now £5 each for them

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18 week old pure bred blue silkie cockerels for sale Two cockerels Breed characteristics: - docile and friendly - Broody hens - Good pets - females lay small cream eggs approx 200 per year C

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We have two lovely Exchequer boys looking for new homes. We hatched them ourselves in July, and sadly have a few too many roos They handle well, great personalities - handsome healthy birds. Collect

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Copper head marans for sale 7 weeks old mix £25each.................................................

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Very handsome black silkie Cockerells looking for new homes, hatched at home. Eggs from Durham hens.

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Mixed variety of breeds would prefer if all go together but can be separated £10 each coop can be sold along with them for £100

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Can go separately Looking for £50 a bird 2 brazil chicks off very good lines Hint hen is blind in one eye. Doesn't effect her tho. Very good broody bird just need the space

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Candy corn and Silver Laced cockerels available- free to good homes. Lovely friendly boys would suit pet or breeding homes. Limited number of hens - please get in touch for details

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"Princess Peppercorn" turned out to be a cockerel and I would like to find a new home for him if possible. He's a mixed breed from a local reputable breeder.
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.