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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Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

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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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Friendly brown warrens, very easy to look after, great layers. They will be laying in the next month.

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Sussex Hybrids - Good Layers 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 h

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Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling Po

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Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling P

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Pure breed Marans - Splash ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds P

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Pure breed Marans - White ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pil

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Speckledy Hybrids - Point of Lays 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
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.