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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I am selling my very rare parrot beak aseel chickens. All birds are imports and top quality priced range from £400 each up to £1000 each they are not cheap birds so no timewasters thanks chicks availa

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X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels Four months old Had them from eggs, hatched in August 2025 Very friendly Available immediately Collection only

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6 months old and hasn’t crowed yet. Beautiful cockerel but surplus for our requirement so wanting to re home. No charge just needs to be collected

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Selling my small flock of chickens reared from incubator. 4 female, 1 male, very friendly. Not siblings. A few weeks off starting egg laying, so would be great additions to a pre-existing group or any

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Beautiful big black shamo birds for sale, various prices get in touch top quality birds all been imported from Poland and have rings on

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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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14-week-old Legbar/hybrid cockerel, healthy and friendly, raised with 4 hens. He’s starting to crow and sadly isn’t suitable for our residential location due to neighbours. Looking for a kind, experi

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Hatched on the 17/11/2025 Silkies £15 each Unsexed Happy to do a job lot deal P.m if you have any questions Thanks 😊

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

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I have about 30, couple cockerels. Few black smooth frizzle and mostly lavender smooth and frizzle. £25 each. Trowbridge Wiltshire

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8 buff Orpington hens and one cockerel. Hatched beginning of the year. Started laying. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. £45 each hen.
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.