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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Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY.

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🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens ( • 1 Buff Orpington hen • 1 Buff Orpington rooster (rare breed) About them: Gentle, friendly birds Buff Orpingtons are rare and very docile They don’t scratch up lawns

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These came into rescue after being found abandoned. A bantam hen and her 2 chicks Possibly old English game bantams ? I’ve had these in rehab around 7 weeks now and they are in good condition. The

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🧡 For Sale: Healthy White Rooster 🐓 and Sussex Beautiful, strong two roosters looking for a new home! • Healthy, active, and well-fed • Bright red comb and clean plumage • Excellent for breeding or

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Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠 Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 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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2025 large Barnevelders looking for their new 🏡 Not yet in lay but won’t be long. Will enhance any garden as they they have a great temperament. Also Sussex, Laced Wyandotte, Legbars, Sumatra’s, And

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Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓

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We have 2 beautiful and healthy cockrels looking for a new home. Both of them hatched on 17th June 2025 so they are less than 5 months old. Collection from Grantham, £25 each or sensible offer

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I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

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There are 7 chicks left, they are of mixed breed. They are Unsexed due to their age. They will Still need heat.

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Welsummers POL £30 Wyndottes bantams POL £25 Lmn Pyle 4 months £35 Araucanas POL £30 Mostly show stock and I don't hold cross breeds. We show eggs and my dad is a poultry judge. I keep the poultr

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Hi, i have a number of roosters for new homes. they are young but will be ready for breeding in spring. all pure breeds : polish (smooth and frizzle) lavender pekin partridge pekin brahma bantam ser

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Selection of Buff Orpington cockerels. Good poultry homes only. Collection only. Can deliver for a small fee.

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Stunning Bantam Wynadotte Blue laced gold and black laced gold All hens All hand reared Approximately 12 weeks old view and collection by appointment HU11 4RA £30 each or 3 for £80

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Parent birds can be seen in my other listings, these birds come from my mixed colour pen of large fowl Brahma. 5 males available, 2 look to be isabella but will be carrying other colours. 1 gold base

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Mostly hatched mid August other than one cockerel and pullet, can't change age on ad. Parent birds in last few photo, these chicks come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted bantams.
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.