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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STILL FORSALE IF OUR ADVERT IS UP WE HAVE SOME Beautiful pekin bantams 7 weeks old pullets we now have 2 left forsale beautiful colours ready to go £35 each (unsexed), ready for there forever home. we also have more pekin bantams for reservation £deposit required born 07/01/25......... we have 18 for reservation.... we also have quail off all types and ages and quail hat

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £18.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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I have 3 chicks looking to rehome them . They pure Ayam Cimani . They are very active and playful at the moment , are indoors due to cold weather . Not sure whether male or females but I think 2 are m

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Mixed silkie chicks will be available soon around middle February will be £15 each unsexed minimum order of 2 we will also have loads of other breeds ready in the next few months so if you are looking

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Selling my Plymouth Rock hen. She’s started laying large pink/light brown eggs. Lovely, large, docile hen. Only selling to make room for bantam hens.

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Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We have the following growers Brown leghorns Crested cream legbars Buff Orpington’s Bantams below Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Silverlace Wyandotte From £25 each

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I am looking to rehome my 4 Silkie chickens, consisting of 1 male and 3 females. I would prefer to sell them as a group of 4, as they have been kept together. They are calm, friendly birds and are we

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Introducing the German Oshamo – a truly exceptional bird renowned for its strength, stature, and commanding presence. Bred for powerful structure, balance, and temperament, the German Oshamo stands a

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We have 18 bearded silkie day old unsexed chicks for sale. Blue Splash Partridge/Blue Partridge Price is per chick

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Fizzy chicken. He needs his own ladies to look after him Very friendly not vicious at all. ( i kept him out of my batch but change mind as down sizing my flock. good for breeding i sell alot of fizz

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Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

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I have 3 Colombian barahma cockerels looking for new homes. 16 weeks old very nice birds only selling has have to many cockerels

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Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

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I’m giving up my hens. I have a selection of coloured bantoms point of lay and a couple of older girls. Eglu Cube, and walk in run available. I also have 2 cockerels if you wanted them included.

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These are two lovely cockles which we were sold as chickens to us and due to living in a town it is unfair on the neighbours having them making noise in the morning, they are lovely looking birds plea

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3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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We have upto 40 Warren hens available for sale. 4 weeks old. We are located in East Worldham Gu343au

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Silkie chicks 8-10 weeks old unsexed. Due to time of year they will need a heat lamp and accommodation out of wind and rain so knowledgeable homes only please. Strictly no returns. £12 each.

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Point of Lay purebred pullets for sale in Herstmonceux. Approximately 6 months old and £30 each. Breeds available: Buff Sussex, Speckled Sussex, Barnevelder, Splash Maran. Please bring a box/carrier w

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I need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

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Young Serama cockerels, £20 Few 10 weeks unsexed Silkies available too, £20 Collection only as I’m unable to deliver
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.