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 hens available. Mix of colours including black, blue, splash, mottled, gold. Hatched last year some September and some October. Getting regular eggs out of them. Great chickens for children, very easy to tame £35 each. Also a trio of white silkies available 2 hens and a cockerel that are not related £75. Hatching eggs available mixed colour silkies £15 per half doze

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Beautiful copper black Maran hens for sale, 20 weeks point of lay, lovely dark brown shells to their eggs. Lovely hens to have around with their slightly feathered feet, great pet hens to follow you around the garden. £28 each, 6 or more £25 each. Collection from princes Risborough HP27 postcode
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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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Hi there here at Kay’s hatchery we have surplus hatching eggs for sale Rooster is a blue laced red Wyandotte Hens are mixed Bluebells Leghorn Black rocks So will get a lovely selection. 6 eggs - £
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pretty pretty, speckled bantams, last year's young, old Mediterranean fowl, hardy, great mothers and layers, from long established bloodline ( 15yrs ) could have kept, but now selling because I want

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Lovely cockerel named Frank. Great temperament but the unfortunately he’s not able to stay due to the noise. Based in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

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CHICKS READY NOW two are showing wing feathers Born Last week 1 cream crested legbar (darker one in pictures), and 4 Brahma X Light Sussex. This is a great mix which gives decent sized birds which

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5 week old so showing their gorgeous feathering, 1 cream crested legbar (darker one in pictures) and 4 Brahma X Light Sussex. This is a great mix which gives decent sized birds which are great reliabl
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We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours

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I have two adorable chicks for sale. They will be sold together. Hatched on the 27th March 2026 £5 each - £10 together. I would like them to go to a great home with experience and or chickens alread

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Lovely tame olive egger cockeral and cream legbar cockeral (3 weeks old) both have been raised with children and our Great Dane since being hatched

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We’ve had good fertility collection or postage available in polystyrene egg boxes. We’ve had some great hatches

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Two year-old light Sussex Cockrell. Great Bird used for breeding last year but kept some of his daughters so I had to replace him to prevent inbreeding. Great temperament not aggressive can’t live wit

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One year-old Rhode Island red Cockrell bread last year Great bird just have too many cocks great temperament not aggressive can live with other poultry and cockrels

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Three beautiful boys looking for their forever home. 2 Partridge colour, 1 Black. Preferably suited to a large outdoor space, these were sold to us as girls, however as time has gone by, they have all
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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥
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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 6 CHICKS AVAILABLE : From what I can t

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Day-Old Hybrid Chicks Now Available We have a limited number of healthy, strong day-old hybrid chicks ready to find their new homes.These chicks will grow into hardy, reliable, and prolific laying h

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I have 6 month old 2 bantam for sale , both about to laying from .. great birds friendly will lay lovely eggs .. great for kids and can kept in small garden I love both go together Will be great

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A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a

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X2 Rhode island red trios available, good quality birds. Used to improve to our Rhodebar breeding program, now surplus to requirements. Will make a great addition to an existing Rhode island red flock

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Gentle Giant! Great temperament and good with Ducks, Dogs and Children! Now looking for a new coop with ladies of his own.

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I’m selling my flock of chickens due to upcoming travel, otherwise I would happily keep them. The group includes 8 females and 1 male, all in good health and well cared for. They have recently started
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.