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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Pekin bantams and light Sussex bantams available mix colours . Point of lay

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Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

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Pullets and Roos available Living in with mixed flock free ranging verry friendly and from show lines

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Hi I hatched a few Pekin bantams this year under broodie bantam hens. I have quite a few black and some blue. They are beautiful and healthy hens from a mixed flock of pekins. I have various age

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We have a last few pekin bantams, Laced Wyandotte Bantams and polish for sale. all 20 weeks old, some laying. Need to make room for start of season hatching. Gold Laced Black Wyandotte Bantams Gold

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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the momen

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Female and male birds available. Hatched end October. Off the heat and ready for new homes. Other breeds also available including pekin bantams, large fowl Orpington’s, salmon faverolles, cream legbar

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Hi, we have 2 pairs and 1 trio of Lavender Pekin Bantams Ages from April this year to 2 years old. Your welcome to come and view. Will sell separately.

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I have 3 Pekin Bantam (I’m sure the darker one is an hen ) and one Silkie, all cockerels. Pekins hatched on the 31st October 25, they are black and white and the silkie is partridge colour, hatched

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Buff Orpington’s, pekin bantams, salmon faverolles, cream legbars, olive eggers. Prices start from £30. Near Milton keynes

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Pekin Bantams Bobtails & Frizzle available. Most Hatched Summer ‘25. 1 Lavender Bobtail 1 Black & Gold Crested Frizzle 1 Speckled Gold Crested Bobtail 1 Black & White Mille Fleur Bobtail 1 Cream Bobt
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.