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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About These Eggs (Pack of 6) I am offering pure Aseel fertile eggs from my home-bred, meticulously cared-for flock. This is a rare opportunity to own eggs from one of the most ancient and revered fig
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Various breeds and ages available. From chicks to laying. Pekin Polish Serama Silkie Warren Cemani Hybrids Wantage, Oxfordshire.

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Hi I have got a pair of dorkings for sale They are very beautiful One of the rarest chicken breeds 1 hen 1 cockerel Cockerel doesn’t crow Around 7 months old £35 for both or open to reasonable offers

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We have 15 chicks to sell and lots more on the way these chicks are in healthy condition some of them are brown/white/mixed. We have many options of chicks for u to choose and each chick has it's own
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Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Prices from £8 Eggs also for sale. Pekin Sablepoot

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Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £18, 12 eggs £36. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma

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Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. 10 Chinese Painted quail chicks hatched 15th March £12 each. Two male legbar chicks hatched 27th Feb £10 each One gold laced orpington chick h

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Chicks: Day old to 2 weeks chicks are priced at £10 (7 available, 3 hatched 20th March, 5 hatched 28th March). 2 to 4 week old chicks are priced at £12 (3 available hatched between 9th - 16th March)

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! PLEASE READ FULL DESC ! Video of chicks attached in advert! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I have 14x day old chicks available for sale! Chicks are of uncommon breeds/cr

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Beautiful, tame, pekin bantams mixed colours 18 availble, ready to go they are off heat and on growers feed currently ready for there forever homes, pure breed no crosses.... £35 each or 2 for £64 W

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We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots, Padovana and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of

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Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can pr

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We are looking to rehome our flock. We have one rooster and 5 laying girls. All are aged 9-10 months.

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Pure French Black Copper Marans - hens will lay dark chocolate coloured eggs. Parent chickens come from a well known breeder. Pure white silkies - these birds have black skin and 5 toes per foot. He

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Here I have 3 New Hampshire red bantams a very small bantam breed haven’t laid their first eggs yet £25 each and then have a Pekin frizzle which is also of similar age for £20 only selling due to the

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After my 10 yr old defied his parental instructions and left eggs under some girls, we had a late summer hatch of chicks. Subsequently for the 1st time ever we hatched nearly an entire clutch of coc

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Spring has sprung 🐣 Born on the 1st day of spring a good selection of smooth and frizzle pekins plus some silkie chicks too. These chicks will require heat for a few weeks and only enquire if you hav

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For Sale: 2 x Beautiful 6-Month-Old Blacktail Hens – Perfect Pets & Excellent Layers! Looking for friendly, easy-to-keep hens that will make great additions to your garden and provide you with plenty

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Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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Lovely Sussex hen. I'm having to sell her as I'm moving house and cant take her with me, She's called Flappy and hatched on her own from a box of ebay eggs. She's been with other hens but they bully h

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They are from several different bloodlines and unrelated. I am taking orders for 2026. THE FIRST THREE PHOTOS ARE A TRIO I HAVE AVAILABLE. £295 FOR THE TRIO. Unrelated birds and ready to breed in th

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Chicks and hatching eggs also available. Mostly hatched mid August. Laying well for us already. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted bantams. 5 females available,

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Special offer: 24 eggs for £30. 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 m
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.