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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If you are just getting started and fancy a pair of hens.. these are a beautiful couple..bred here they have been inseparable since being tiny chicks. We nicknamed then Hinge and Bracket as they are s

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Beautiful plumage, great temperament and fantastic breeder.. this boy has it all; looks, charm and virility.. would make a great addition to an all female coup but lives peacefully with other cockerel

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6 eggs £10, 12 eggs £18, larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Hatching eggs available from my flock of mixed colour Sablepoots (Booted Ba

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Two stunning show quality birds great lines very friendly handle regular was hoping they was going to be girls already have a male starting to fight so need new homes this years hatch . £20 each one b

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Pure 100% mianwali Aseel. Very healthy and good quality birds. 1 year old. £200 for more information please contact me.

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We have 2 Americano and 2 silkie boys all the same age for sale, well looked after £30 each or 2 for £55

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We have a last few pekin bantams, Laced Wyandotte Bantams and polish for sale. all 20 weeks old, some laying. Need to make room for start of season hatching. Gold Laced Black Wyandotte Bantams Gold

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Aseal chickens cock and hen for sale this years stock will make a good breeding pair choice of two pair

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Usa silkie and poland chicks for sale All pure breeds Mixed colours Will need heat for at least 6 weeks. All unsexed as too young Collection only Spilsby, licolnshire

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For sale 1x Rhode Island Red, POL, very inquisitive and friendly. Would be great addition to any flock.

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Salmon Faverolle Hens - £30 each - young birds, be ready for laying come spring - also some roosters available if needed for breeding - see pictures - viewing or questions welcome - the last picture

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Hi! I have 2x polish bantam cockerels for sale and 1 Japanese bantam for sale! All friendly and don’t peck at you. Friendly to the hens too. For sale is the white frizzle and the black frizzle. Still

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Mostly hatched mid August other than one cockerel, can't change age on ad. Most recent photos taken Christmas Day (first 6). These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted b

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Can't changed bird age on advert - these remaining birds were all hatched 25th July. Most recent photos taken Christmas Day. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of large fowl Brahma. 1 male

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💚BACK IN STOCK BLUE/OLIVE EGGERS💙 We really are on limited numbers of these lovely lot! They will lay a range of blue/olive eggs! 💙💚 Other breeds available please see other advents or check ou

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Handsome young man. 17 weeks old. Rehoming due to my location. Hand reared. Genuine homes only. Brought up in a family home

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We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / l

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We have a lovely bunch of coloured egg laying Chicks available now. These are Guaranteed Females and available in the following breeds Copper Blue Maran (dark brown eggs) Skyline Olive layers Skyli

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8 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest One pair (cockeral and hen) Also one cockeral available Collection tickhill

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 16 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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3 beautiful roosters are looking for new homes. Young roosters trying to crow. Small, suitable for yard decoration.

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I have 3 strong healthy boys just reaching full maturity.. silky/hybrid crosses.. one pure white, one red, one black with a rust collar.. can go together or individually .. price is per bird..

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These hens are all at point of lay and fully vaccinated, great laying breeds who lay some interesting coloured eggs. £30 each with discounts on 6 or more birds. All of our stock is on view for you
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.