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 all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

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Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. Currently a few Seramas, a couple of Legbars, a white star available, all chicks. DEFRA registered. Please bring your own transport box. Chicks need supplemental heat until fully feathered. Price varies according to age and breed.

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I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if anyone is interested before I have to consider alternatives for them. Can deliver within reason

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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars Silver Sussex Mottled legbars £20 each Crested cream legbars - blue egg Aracana hybrids - olive egg Copper maran hybrids - dark egg £30 each Carry home boxes availabile a

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Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 23/02/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 4 at £4 each 10 at £3.50 each 20 at £3.25 each 100 at £3 each Any questions please as Thank you

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Lovely buff Orpington cross hens. I have 5 good layers for sale as I am slimming down my flock due to moving. 20 each

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Absolutely stunning Isabella Brahma cockerel available. We call him Mr Gorgeous, he has a great relaxed personality and doesn’t crow extensively (just in the morning). He is used to dogs and eats from

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Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, austrolorpes, pekins, legbars, light sussex, Orpingtons etc., from £10

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A beautiful boy needing a good home. He is a very good shepherd and looks after his flock beautifully. Pure breed and will be great for breeding. Sadly in a village so we can't keep him any more

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Silkies chicks £12 each, one is a naked neck also known as showgirl Silkies trio, 2 hens and a cockerel £70 Please contact me for more details. Pick up only, sorry I cannot deliver Hatch eggs avail

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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 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great broodies and wonderful pets ✨ Unique features — feathered feet

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Fancy chicks Hi for sale i have Blue laced red Wyandotte x hybrid chicks £10 per chick these are exceptional layers and have laid all through winter ❄️ perfect for backyard flocks friendly and sweet natured chicks they come in assortment of colour's Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s hatchery

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We are looking for a good home for our stunning free-range Silkie Cocks and Hens. You can buy the cocks and hens separately or in breeding pairs. Raised from hatch and handled by our children so very

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Beautiful, tame, pekin bantams mixed colours 18 availble, ready to go they are off heat and on growers feed currently ready for there forever homes, pure breed no crosses.... £35 each or 2 for £64 We also have quail hatching eggs & cortonix quails avaible diffrent ages from day old to POL please ask for more info or prices. Launching in march the one stop supply shop fo

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6 gorgeous welsummer hens available! They’re large fowl and £45 each Lots of different breeds available, so make sure you look at my other adverts! Please feel free to message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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We have available 8 beautiful light Sussex hens! These are all exhibition large fowl and £45 each. More breeds available, make sure you look at my other adverts!! Message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £18.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. Only Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) and Skylines (blue egg layer) left available now. These are £20 each or 10

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at £25 each and mottled at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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Beautiful Pekin girls available at £35 each Also 2 cockerels available at £20 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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Happy healthy pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, Emerald, Lohmann brown, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent laying types. Mostly brown layers of slightly varying shades, the Emeralds are blue layers and leghorn types white layers. APHA registered flock. Discounts offered on more than 10.

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Beautiful Cream Legbar chicks available now at 2 weeks old. Healthy, active, and well-started. This is an auto-sexing breed, meaning males and females can be easily identified from day old. Both cockerels and pullets currently available. Cream Legbars are a fantastic addition to any flock – friendly, hardy, and known for laying stunning blue to green eggs once mature. •

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Currently have some point of lay hens for sale Have 2 Pekin frizzle £40 each or 2 for £75 Lot of pimento hens £35 each ot 2 for £65 Banevelder £35 each Cream Legbar who lay cream eggs £35 each Brahma £40
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.