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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This listing is for 6 fertile hatching eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Our eggs will be protectively wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in purpose built poly

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Bantam roosters in need of new homes, friendly & tame. Lovely nature. We have 5 we believe are boys as they have just started to crow & we just can’t keep them. Approx 14 weeks old.

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10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.

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Chickens are £10 each Chicks are off heat £5 each Chicks on heat £3 each Been on a free range farm, only selling due to downsizing. Chickens are at point of lay. Message me for more information and p

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One rooster left, he is a big beautiful boy around 4months old now. He really needs his own girls ❤️

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Gold line pullets. 8 weeks old, Female. Beautiful colours, blonde/cream/gold. healthy and vaccinated. Excellent layers. Eight pounds each.Also available , 10 brown hens age 12 months . Still laying t

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There are 7 chicks left, they are of mixed breed. They are Unsexed due to their age. They will Still need heat.

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I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

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1 x pair splash Brahmas £80 pair ( cockerel and hen) 1 x trio black Jersey giants £120 All hatched this May, lovely strong friendly birds. Not splitting hens only going as pairs.

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Welsummers POL £30 Wyndottes bantams POL £25 Lmn Pyle 4 months £35 Araucanas POL £30 Mostly show stock and I don't hold cross breeds. We show eggs and my dad is a poultry judge. I keep the poultr

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Free to a good home. Collection only from NR3 no delivery. Born in June 2025 and is fit and healthy

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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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I have 5 remaining Burford Brown hens All at POL Will lay a very dark egg with orange yolk £20 each Doddington

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I have one black Austrolorp rooster as well as 2 bantam polish roosters that are completely free. I also have some mixed chickens around 12 weeks old that I can’t identify gender £5 per birds or £15

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Selection of Buff Orpington cockerels. Good poultry homes only. Collection only. Can deliver for a small fee.

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I have 3 cockerels stunning. Different coloured needing to be rehomed. All mixed with hens and cocks. Friendly bunch
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.