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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I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye

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They are very lovely 5 hens they are very healthy laying eggs and breeding eggs every day. Very healthy 1 roo with amazing feathers. Please bring own box or containers thanks

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Gray old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy young bird No hens for him so looking for new home

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Gray large old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy bird No hens for him so looking to rehome

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Two egg laying hens must be sold together £40 for both To be collected for rossendale Any questions please message

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Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

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If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

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9 week old Bantam Cockerel Friendly guy, sadly we have uneven numbers for our hens. Only been indoor, never lived outside.

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Gorgeous Silkie Boy. Looking for his new flock. Hatched in June and raised in my garden by my broody hen. Only looking for a new home as I can't have a boy in the garden. Lovely temperament, not y

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Hi, 25 brown hens available. Some fat, some small, some medium Most are laying/POL. Any questions just ask. £13 each Or £11 for 3

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Trio of young healthy bantam aseels for sale young stag with 2 hens around 7 month old to go with choice of stag

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Sussex Hybrids - Good Layers Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly here to h

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Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling Po

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Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling P

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Pure breed Marans - Splash ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds P

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Pure breed Marans - White ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pil

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Young French copper maran cockerel 20 week old. Would love to keep him but we live in a built up area and he’s finding his voice. Ideal for a large group of hens and good rare breed to go with copper

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Speckledy Hybrids - Point of Lays Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly here
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.