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 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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Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic

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❤️❤️ B A N T A M C H I C K E N S ❤️❤️ Super cute Pilkies - Silkies x Pekins - gorgeous birds, friendly and chilled out, great little birds, only got this batch arriving next week - when they are

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7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

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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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🐣 USA Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 💡 All chicks will require heat for a few weeks 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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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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Hi, 25 brown hens available. Some fat, some small, some medium Most are laying/POL. Any questions just ask. £13 each Or £11 for 3

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

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We are looking for a home for our black Orpington. Beautiful placid cockerel, he’s been free range with our hens since birth.

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We are selling various point of lay trios. Lavender Pekins. Rhode Island Red. Buff Orpingtons. White Silkies.

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Looking for a new home for my cockerel. He is only 7 months old. Good home is a must with some free ranging.

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Pure breed speckled Sussex pair, 12 weeks old, growers off heat. Friendly and good natured suitable for children and first time chicken keepers NOT POINT OF LAY One cockrel and one hen COLLECTION ONLY

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Black copper maran chicks available Cream legbar * black copper maran (mars bars) 6 poulets available mostly female

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Trio of young healthy bantam aseels for sale young stag with 2 hens around 7 month old to go with choice of stag

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All cockerels are in good condition, some are currently going through moult hence some scraggly feathers, but still very healthy. They would make a great addition to a flock wanting to produce some ch

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I bought these at nearly 2 weeks old and they were advertised as female Cream Legbar chicks. They are now almost 6 weeks old and looking like Roosters. Looking to rehome them
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.