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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Young Silkie bantam cockerel, black mingled with white (mum was grey cuckoo). Six months old and just started crowing. The last of this year’s small batch of hatchlings! APHA reg C1423469.

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🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 & 2/12/2025. 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little chap is a silkies cross bantam very small in size and will feed from you. He is black with beautiful gold all round head. Can go together or separate but must go where the are ot

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Rhode Island Red chicks - Pure Breeds Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly here to help and advise From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of lay, Hatching eggs also available - Something for everyone All the breeds avail

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Pure white non-bearded silkie. He is a happy chicken with good awareness and can be lots of fun out in the coop. He was born in August this year as part of a small batch that I incubated from eggs.

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They are now around 6/7 weeks of age. Three Silkie purebred chickens with an approx 4 litre bucket of chick food. Honestly, we dont know what their genders are yet. They are soft and fluffy, but as gr

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Two young silkies for sale. They are almost three months old and both have sweet temperaments. The buff (Beefsteak) is a rooster. I know this because he has been trying to crow already despite his

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🖤🤎BCMs & 🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER (Beautiful green & Dark choclate eggs!) I have one Olive Egger chick (Maran x Legbar) & 7 Black Copper Marans ready for a new home. Perfect for anyone wanting those stunn

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We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

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Day old Maran chicks born 3/12 7 x unsexed black copper Marans from a dark egg strain. raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £10 each Follow the Facebook page for hatch ava

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Last 2 chicks remaining. Pekin ( or possibly crossed with a silkie) Black and white hatched sat am and yellow and black hatched Monday pm Unsexed Will require heat To be homed together as it’s the la

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Beautiful 17 wk old as of 27/11 cockerell a pure breed beauty. I would keep him but unfortunately cant in my area. Not crowing yet but wld like him to find a new home before he does. Gentle and scared

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🌟 Beautiful Bantam Cockerel – Silkie × Bantam Lacewing Wyandotte – £10 🌟 This handsome little bantam cockerel is looking for his new home! He’s a striking Silkie × Bantam Lacewing Wyandotte cross,

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🌟 Gorgeous Golden Cockerel – Brown Ranger Hybrid × Silkie (from Golden Spangled Appenzeller Hen) – £10 – South Worcestershire 🌟 This stunning medium-sized young cockerel is ready for his new home.

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Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 13 weeks old.£30 for girls and £10 for boys Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Fri

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One now Sold Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY. Deposit Required Please

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Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

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This listing is for 6 fertile hatching eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Our eggs will be protectively wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in purpose built poly

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He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

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Male white pure silkie 17 weeks old, his names Hei Hei 😆 we have him here on his own now and he needs some ladies! He’s a beautiful boy and so friendly…loves coming in the house! Great with the kids.

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3 silkies mix Cockrels available for free to a good home. 7.5 months old Collection from farnborough

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6 month old silkie Cockrell looking for his forever home. His very sweet and a little bit cheeky. His going for free if anyone is interested in homing him.

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10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.
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.