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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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you
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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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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 lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include red, splash, black, red and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton

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Hi I have got a pair of dorkings for sale They are very beautiful One of the rarest chicken breeds 1 hen 1 cockerel Cockerel doesn’t crow Around 7 months old £35 for both or open to reasonable offers
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-NOW SOLD- Please message me to be added to my waitlist for my next batch due in 3/4 weeks time! Hatching Eggs also available at www.Webstereggs.com We have 8 Olive Egger chicks available for a new
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Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint
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Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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Polish/poland bantams, lovely young chicks mix of frizzle and smooth blue black splash available Huntingdon or Newmarket
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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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Bantam Hens are priced at £30-40 depending of breed We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in stock, Hens, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Turkeys, Chicks, Ducklings and more. Our shop is full

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Lemon sablepoot cockerel looking for new home, Very Friendly but starting to fight with his brother.

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I’ve got 3 gingernut ranger boys for sale, they are a crossbreed of Rhode Island Red and light Sussex. They are a very tameable and affectionate breed who grow to be mid sized. I was given them after

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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—mixed pekin colour are laying. Thlley are all mixed you will recive all mixed colour eggs. The fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far.

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I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************
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Here for sale are our beautiful hybrid and pure breed hens. Hybrids- £26 Blue Marans Rhode Rocks Speckledy Maran Light Sussex Columbian blacktails Cheshire Blues (blue layer) £35 Devon Blues £45

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Day old chicks looking for new homes. A mixture of hybrid birds including blue, white, dark brown, olive and brown egg layers. Collection from North Clifton (near Dunham Bridge)

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All chicks now sold next due 12th April All will be unsexed Also have 2x 22 week old cockerels looking for new homes. One is a bearded paint and the other is none bearded paint minimal markings. Bot
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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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We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp
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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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Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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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
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.