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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Two very handsome, well bred young Brahma cockerels looking for new homes, together or separately. Hatched August 2025. From excellent breeding stock. Used to dogs, cats and ducks Will be very large b

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We have 2 brothers that hatched out this Summer. Both very nice, we have toddlers and they show no aggression whatsoever. Mother is a Devon Blue Egger and father was an unknown breed (very small and

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Pullets and Roos available Living in with mixed flock free ranging verry friendly and from show lines

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Almost 5 months old He is stunning, but needs a home in a rural area! Very friendly, hatched and raised by mum. Very important that he goes to a good home!

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2 Young ginger and grey cockerels available. 4 months old. Medium sized. One has Wellsummer father and grey bantam mother. The other has Frizzle bantam mother. He looks like a pom pom!

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Stunning fella, needing a good home. I got 4 babies and 2 were male. HeiHei (my daughter names him) needs his own females. Friendly and used to kids, cats, dogs and people.

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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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We have two Polish Mopheads and one little bantam cockrel available for rehoming. All very pretty and lovely tame characters but fighting with each other (accidentaly bought as hens). Looking for new

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All female egg layers, 16 months old, laying well, selling as have too many eggs. 16 available. Please message if you have any questions.

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We have 5 handsome boys looking for friendly loving homes , hopefully with some ladys too! None of them have spurs and they are all completely harmless. Free to a good , free range home.
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.