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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These came into rescue after being found abandoned. A bantam hen and her 2 chicks Possibly old English game bantams ? I’ve had these in rehab around 7 weeks now and they are in good condition. The

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🧡 For Sale: Healthy White Rooster 🐓 and Sussex Beautiful, strong two roosters looking for a new home! • Healthy, active, and well-fed • Bright red comb and clean plumage • Excellent for breeding or

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Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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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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I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

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I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September off heat living inside £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined

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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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Hi, i have a number of roosters for new homes. they are young but will be ready for breeding in spring. all pure breeds : polish (smooth and frizzle) lavender pekin partridge pekin brahma bantam ser

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have to sell are gorgeous boy had him since 2 days old didn’t know the gender and found out he’s a boy and he’s getting to loud people are complaining

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The last 3 images are of the day I found him and took him home, he must’ve only been around 6-12 weeks at that point, and I thought it was a baby girl, it had no feathers underneath its wings all the

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Stunning lavender Orpington from my show quality male amazing birds very friendly confident and mischievous free range in my garden at moment 8chicks available. 30 each

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Stunning Bantam Wynadotte Blue laced gold and black laced gold All hens All hand reared Approximately 12 weeks old view and collection by appointment HU11 4RA £30 each or 3 for £80

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Young French copper maran cockerel 20 week old. Would love to keep him but we live in a built up area and he’s finding his voice. Ideal for a large group of hens and good rare breed to go with copper

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

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Parent birds can be seen in my other listings, these birds come from my mixed colour pen of large fowl Brahma. 5 males available, 2 look to be isabella but will be carrying other colours. 1 gold base

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Mostly hatched mid August other than one cockerel and pullet, can't change age on ad. Parent birds in last few photo, these chicks come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted bantams.

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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.