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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These are beautiful Buff Orpington day old chicks ready for their new home. Pictures of mum and dad available, very friendly loving chicks

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Chocolate USA Handsome very friendly boy, very gentle and very sweet He is used to dogs, wormed regularly.

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Black Sumatra Hatching Eggs — Rare Heritage Breed We’re delighted to offer fertile Black Sumatra chicken eggs from our carefully selected, well-cared-for small flock. Black Sumatras are a truly stun

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Hi, We have 10 day old silkie chicks for sale A selection of colours first come first served £10 per chick

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2 gorgeous cockerels one gold laced Lovely mannerisms, hand reared hatched by us and lived indoors till 8 weeks. Love eating from hands. Friendly

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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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We have 3 beautiful bantams for sale (COCKERELS) One of them has a broken tail that he was hatched with. He’s still perfectly healthy and happy. They are on our farm, so they are used to farm life

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1x Pekin Bantam Pullet. Not sure of age exactly, as didn't hatch her myself, but she's expected to start laying in the spring (they don't really lay this time of year). Collection from Thornhill, SO1

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I have some day old bearded silkie chicks available for sale Colours available Splash Blue Blue partridge Partridge Sometimes black They will be unsexed and priced per chick Available for pr

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19 chickens 1 male 18 females they all laying ever brown,dark brown, white, blue,green, cream eggs some lay every day at the moment and some will start slaying in spring all must go no fault to them

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Brahma large fowl and bantam Silkie feathered pekin Lavender pekin Marans Prices range £10-£20 Good quality

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Ready to go 7 weeks old off heat x18 pekin banatams unsexed Ready togo only 7 left 4 weeks old off heat certonix celedon quails unsexed we also have quail off all types and ages and quail hatching

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Lovely polish rooster for sale. I bought fertilised eggs and ended up with 3 out of 4 being roosters.

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We have 18 bearded silkie day old unsexed chicks for sale. Blue Splash Partridge/Blue Partridge Price is per chick

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I have 3 Colombian barahma cockerels looking for new homes. 2 Hatched September. 1 hatched April Selling due to having to many

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X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels Four months old Had them from eggs, hatched in August 2025 Very friendly Available immediately Collection only

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Homegrown Laying Hen & Young Roosters Available 🐔 Healthy, homegrown chickens raised with care. • 1 young laying hen (£20) – started laying eggs about a month ago and is building a consistent routin
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.