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 **6 hatching eggs ready now**, with more being laid every day! My hens are a lovely mix of Polish and Silkie in a variety of beautiful colours. They’re running with a **Frizzle cocke

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we have broods expecting to hatch this month pure breed Bantams, Silkie cross and seebrights there maybe some hybrids as they live together. making some unique colours and styles but until they hatch
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We have a wide range of chicks and ducklings to choose from. These range from £7-15 each depending on breed etc. We only sell in a minimum of 2, we do advise to have three or more. The full set up

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Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleu hatched last year, hens just coming into lay. Busy sweet natured little bantams with full beard and muff with feathered legs.

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Two Pol Pekin bantam Hens 7 months old and now starting to lay Lovely looking little birds £30 each

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Very sweet young Pekin cockerel looking for a new home. He is 6 weeks old, healthy, active and growing very well. He has been raised in a loving home and is very friendly — he is used to people, en

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🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

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We have 3 x Bantham roosters that we are looking to rehome. Lovely birds we are just a little heavy on the males here on our farm. £15 per bird

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Our great selection of hens are just coming into lay and make fantastic family pets. We also have young silkies and bantams in stock for the Spring I can offer advice on setting up your first little

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These stunning pure Serama girls have now found their forever home 💛 But don’t worry—there will be more Serama chicks and hens available soon! Stay up to date by following my page here: https://www

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Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Beautiful bantem boy Jude (around 8-12 month old) is looking for a new home. We rescued Jude late November of 2025 and have since been looking after him. Due to recent changes in circumstances we’re m

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🐣 Miniature Serama × Lavender D’Anver Chicks Available 🐣 We now have special miniature chick hatch available for new homes. These tiny, pocket-sized chicks are from our pure lavender D’Anver cocke

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REDUCED as making space for new birds. Now £20 each. Chicks and hatching eggs also available. Mostly hatched mid August. Laying well for us already. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sab
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.