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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Silkie’s mixed colours and unsexed Portsmouth collection PO3 Or delivery at an extra cost paying via PayPal pre payment no cash on delivery
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I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now. Prices from £20 to £35
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Black mottled Pekin chicks These chicks pictured come from our lovely group of black mottled We do have others in the incubator from our other groups of colored Pekin Adult pics show a group of stu
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Lovely show quality quintet of bantams Four hens and a cockerel Only for sake as I want to concentrate on the large breeds
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Mainly large fowl but silkies etc too. Older chicks also available. Please message for details Thank you
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Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.
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2 Weeks old Pekin Bantam x Sebright chicks, still on heat. £10 each. 📍Based Sixpenny Handley, SP5. 🐣Will have lots more hatching soon.
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I have 2 beautiful silver Seabright Pullets for sale. Fully vaccinated and very friendly. Only to be mixed with other delicate bantam breeds not hybrids. I live in the BATH area and can drive a small
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Unfortunately we need to rehouse our chicken as she's become a pest and bullying our rescue dove. Because they normally freeroam alot she's not enjoying being separated. Friendly and good with kids.
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I have various breeds of fertile hatching eggs for incubation Collection or posting can be arranged Brahma LF Darks Isabella Lemon Pyle Buff Colombian Gold partridge Silver spangled Appenzelle
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Have s mixture of Bantams, silkies and seebright some pure breed some cross... Hatched this week and still some hatching. £25 Hens £15 Roosters 🐓
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Pure breed Pekin and polish chicks available. Need heat and brooder set up. Unsexed. Other poultry available. More chicks and ducklings due to hatch. Polish £15 pekins £10
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Unsexed mixed large fowl All still needing heat All eating and drinking £5 each Call duck drakes and trio new hampshire bantams hatching eggs also available
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Cockerel and 2 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b
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X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur
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Beautiful grey silky chick for sale very friendly had to get rid of because not enough room in the cage for them to all have room
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Indian game(LF), shamo (LF) and old English game bantam hatching eggs, proven fertile this year. Parents in picture. £25 per 6 eggs including free postage and packing UK mainland 24hr tracked. Payment
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Seeking a permanent home for a cockerel. He is currently looking for a flock to protect and a secure environment to join. • Breed: lavender pekin • Age: about 2 years • Current Location: Salisbury SP3
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4 weeks old. Still under heat. Very friendly as they have been handled a lot. One (yellow/grey) is Polish and the other (black/yellow) is mix.
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Show type Orpington chicks looking for loving homes. These are from show lines and will grow into very large beautiful birds. Orpington’s are fabulous for first time and novice chicken owners due to
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Mixed chicken hatching Eggs Available great hatching rate you could be hatching -Copper black -Rhode island red -Warren White silkie eggs available pure white blue face Duck eggs available coul
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18 months old. Laying well. Lovely friendly chickens. . ....... 🐔🐓🐣🐤🐥🐥🐤🐣🐓🐔🦅🐓🐣🐤🐥🐥🐤🐣🐓🐔. Leg horns
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I’ve got 3 gingernut ranger boys for sale, they are a crossbreed of Rhode Island Red and light Sussex. They are a very tameable and affectionate breed who grow to be mid sized. I was given them after
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.