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 need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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20 weeks old Just starting to lay Fully vaccinated Other hybrid hens at the same age Hens (large fowl) Point of lay (hybrids) (18-22 weeks) Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers)

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I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

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I have for sale: 4 x pure light Sussex, 17 wks. 2 hens, 2 cockerels. 8 x pure LF Brahma. 5 frizzle, 3 smooth. 17 wks. - 2 smooth hens, 1 smooth cockerel - 2 frizzle hens, 3 frizzle cocker

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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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Shamo chickens Good quality Only 6 months old Some getting very tall now . The hens are £60 and the cockerels £100

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Free to a good home Born in the summer home raised and born in our own coop. We only have room for hens and would like this beautiful creature to find a new home.

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BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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Our beautiful and handsome cockerel needs a new home. He is very gentle to hens and children. We’re moving home and can’t take him. He cockado’s just a little in the morning and it’s a lovely sound.

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1 grey silkie rooster 1 dark grey silkie rooster We also have 3 hens available 1 black 2 splash ( dark grey) can provide better images 1 rooster with 3 hens £48 Rooster on his own free to good h

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Range of hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale. Bred with multi coloured eggs in mind. We normally get blue,green, brown eggs all wormed ect Also have a big selection of others

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vacci

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I have for sale: 4 x pure light Sussex, 17 wks. 2 hens, 2 cockerels. 8 x pure LF Brahma. 5 frizzle, 3 smooth. 17 wks. - 2 smooth hens, 1 smooth cockerel - 2 frizzle hens, 3 frizzle cockerels £2

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x1 White Leghorn x2 Rhode Rock x1 20kg layers pellets x1 Poultry Drinker x1 Poultry Feeder x1 Bag of Chicken Grit x1 Bag of Hay for nesting Fully vaccinated lovely laying hens that are for sale. The

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White silkies mix of hen and cocks I can’t tell for definite which are hens and cocks but I can sort of tell which might be which only for sale because I am starting to get over run by them. Will sel

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Exchanging 2 roosters for 2 hens, preferably wellsummers. Perferable 6 months old. Exchange in value aswell. Collection only.

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I’m moving houses and I can’t take my birds with me. Only selling to good bird keepers, these birds are not for the pot Adult ASEEL TRIO 1 Aseel cross rooster(75% Aseel 25%Black Rock) 2 Pure bred Ase

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Lots of hens for sale. Young Brahma and Wyandotte. Not too far off point of lay. Few more weeks to go. Collection only.

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14-week-old Legbar/hybrid cockerel, healthy and friendly, raised with 4 hens. He’s starting to crow and sadly isn’t suitable for our residential location due to neighbours. Looking for a kind, experi

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Currently have below breeds all in lay now 1.2 Brahma one blue and Colombian each £45 or 2 for £80 2. 2 gold laced barnvelders £40 each or 2 for £70 2 point of lay warren each £30 or 2 for £55 2 copp

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Pekin Bantam hens, just started laying. £35 each. Collection from Maple Cross PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

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We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / l

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I have 2 pure breed Silkie hens.Both hatched and hand reared. Very tame good natured birds. White one very broody. One is laying the other hasn't started. 25.00 each .
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.