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 a jersey giant I need to get rid off he is a big bird we have him inside and outside would need collecting this week not sure on definite age but we had him from baby and is about a year old

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Two Silkie roosters free to a loving home Can be rehomed together or separately. They are black and white, around 6 months old, and incredibly friendly — they love a cuddle and are very gentle. I’m a

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🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 & 2/12/2025. 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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Rooster and hen pair, nice birds. Large Sussex, light colour. Friendly, used to people and other animals. Birds are registered with apha. Got to have CPH number due to new avian restrictions, let me k

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Lovely cockerel. Been hand reared. Getting my rid due to can’t have cockerels as the neighbours will complain. But is lovely. Very friendly. 6 weeks old.

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Lots of hens for sale. Young Brahma and Wyandotte. Not too far off point of lay. Few more weeks to go. Collection only.

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Approx 5 months old. Male and female. Healthy and happy chickens. Very easy to look after. Their feathered feet get a bit grubby unless they are on shavings or similar

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I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye

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POSSIBLY AVAILABLE AGAIN AFTER CHRISTMAS 4 Columbian pekins 1 cockerel 3 pullets. unrelated, will not seperate. Please note the price is for all 4. GENUINE ENQUIRIES ONLY.

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Jasper was hatched in September. Unfortunately we have don’t have enough chickens for him to share with the other cockerels. He is a lovely little thing, just finding his voice. Can deliver him, jus

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Beautiful 17 wk old as of 27/11 cockerell a pure breed beauty. I would keep him but unfortunately cant in my area. Not crowing yet but wld like him to find a new home before he does. Gentle and scared

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2 stunning handsome boys very sweet beautiful colours and markings Ready for there own girls now they are very friendly and very sweet nature love being stroked and will come to you. £10 each

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He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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Young Ayam cemani cockerals there are 2 available. Beautiful birds. All black including black mouth.

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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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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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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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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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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.