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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Buff Orpington pure Breed, Chickens point of lay. Golden plumes Friendly Breed. Free roaming make great pets . Only selling as pairs or more.

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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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RESERVED......NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS 5 Columbian pekins 2 cockerels 3 pullets. will not seperate. Genuine enquiries only. Please note the price is for all 5.

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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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I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

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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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Hybrid Hens for Sale – Fully Vaccinated End off season sale Hens available for Sale; all reduced to £20 each Aracana Leghorn - Olive Egg - £35 Cream Legbar - Blue Egg - £35 Cooper Maran - Dark Brown

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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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Fantastic pets, layers, or breeding birds. Out of award winning strains. Friendly birds, lay a medium egg. Orpington bantams of this quality are hard to come by. The male is very friendly and shows n

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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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Looking for a new home for my cockerel. He is only 7 months old. Good home is a must with some free ranging.

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Beautiful quartet of birds, started laying a month ago and well established as a group. All this springs hatch. The cockerel is unrelated to his girls and they all get along really well.

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Due to no Poultry shows and the expansion of my flock in other breeds I have decided my Dutch bantams need to be moved on. Trio of 2024 bred birds. Pair of 2024 male and 2025 female. Pair of 2025 This

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4 Buff Columbian Brahma Cockerels for sale. Hatched by ourselves and raised around kids/dogs. Very friendly and placid birds. There is a hen in these photos, she isn’t for sale. Message for any furthe

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5 buff Orpington pullets available and 1 buff cockeral Around 10 weeks old Also some chocolate Orpington’s available

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This is an APHA Registered, home bred flock. Beautiful, well grown Pekin pullets, hatched 10 & 18 August 2025, so strong, healthy birds. Running loose in out polytunnel. Silver/black Columbian type, a

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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the momen

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Beautiful black silkie cockerel, born August 2025 . There are 7 available. I am Selling on behalf of my dad, so if you are interested, please drop me a message and I can pass on his mobile number.
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.