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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We have a large Omlet chicken run and coop and an Omlet large Eglu Cube with a manual door for sale. We also have an electric automatic coop door, brand new but never fitted.The total cost of this package would be over £2,000 (see pictures)We are asking £850 For run size please see picture. No fox guard but this can be purchased from Omlet direct. ABSOLUTE BARGAIN.
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We have a selection of breeds in stock all year around. Currently we have a lovely group of hens all fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay a range of egg colours. Hens are priced at £20-35 depending on breed, we also offer discounts on larger numbers. You can see loads more pics and vids on our social media , New Cottage Poultry is located in the village of Swannin

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🐣 Day-old chicks available 🐣 Buff Orpingtons & Silver Laced Orpingtons – From large, friendly parent birds – Well handled from hatch – Raised on high-protein feed with added vitamins 🔸 Unsexed 🔸 Will require heat for approx. 6 weeks Also available: • Cream Legbars • Black Copper Marans • Olive Eggers • Silkies & USA Silkies • Ayam Cemani Message for availability an

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We have available 8 beautiful light Sussex hens! These are all exhibition large fowl and £45 each. More breeds available, make sure you look at my other adverts!! Message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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6 gorgeous welsummer hens available! They’re large fowl and £45 each Lots of different breeds available, so make sure you look at my other adverts! Please feel free to message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!
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We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore

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🐥 Pair of Brahma Chicks – Male & Female 🐥 Beautiful pair of Brahma chicks available – one male and one female. Healthy, well-grown, and full of character. These are a lovely large, gentle breed know
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Show type Orpington chicks looking for loving homes. These are from show lines and will grow into very large beautiful birds. Orpington’s are fabulous for first time and novice chicken owners due to

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Lots of polish bantam and large fowl eggs available for post or collection PurelyPolishUK.com Lots of different colours

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Lovely large fowl Australorp cockerels for sale. Nice docile birds they get along well with the other chickens and ducks about the place.

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This is a breeding trio of 1 of the worlds smallest breeds of chicken, sarama chickens 3rd gen. Gorgeous colouring. Health is immaculate. As you can see from the comb and wottle bright and vibrant. Fr

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22 week old hybrid White Star pullets available. * friendly and docile * fully vaccinated * point of lay * lay up to 350 large/huge white eggs a year More info at www.thebuckfarm.co.uk ••• last 4

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Large Fowl lavender cuckoo and black cuckoo Orpington hatching eggs for sale. From good quality large type orpingtons. The eggs will hatch a mixture of both colours, These are the only chickens we hav

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The ultimate white egg layers laying 300/320 eggs All fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each 20 plus £11.00 each Discount on large orders Warrens and Columbian black tails

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Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

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Unsexed blue splash and black silkie chicks available for sale - hatched on March 22nd. All chicks are large fowl and bearded. Chicks will need heat until at least 6 weeks old, until their feathers

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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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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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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs Our first chicks of the season began hatching on 20/03 and will continue through to 22/03. A range of breeds is available, and all chicks will be vaccinated agains

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🐔Beautiful Pekin Bantams Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Pekin bantams available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfect for

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🐔Beautiful POL Hybrid hens Available 🐔 We currently have one of the largest selections of stunning point of lay hybrid hens available, with over 20 varieties to choose from, including coloured egg

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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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🐔Beautiful large fowl Brahma Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of large fowl Brahma available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making

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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)
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.