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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Pure breed Pekin and polish chicks available. Need heat and brooder set up. Unsexed. Other poultry available. More chicks and ducklings due to hatch. Polish £15 pekins £10
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Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a
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Shires Brown. The classic hen, easy to tame and a reliable addition to the flock. Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown
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Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Millefleur mottled plumage. Temperament: Calm ornamental Eggs: Cream Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐ lighter layer Notes: Kept m

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Large Salmon Faverolles. These are a lovely gentle large breed perfect for the garden flock. Layers of pinkish eggs and sporting there trademark earmuffs. These get on well with some of our other pur
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We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Temperament: Ex

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Back in stock! We now have a wide range of hybrids and pure breeds available. Point of lay hens in a variety of colours now for sale. These girls are fully vaccinated and ready to start laying at the

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We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots, Padovana, Japanese bantams and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check w
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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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We have a good number of dark egg layers available. These are Copper Maran hybrids and lay a lovely chocolate brown egg. Point of lay and fully vaccinated. Blue and Olive egg layers and other hybr

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Farmyard hatching eggs mix £3/egg Hens: Leghorn, Devon Bronze, ISA, Cockerels: Orpington Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) selling for £20
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Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye
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6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incuba

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Lovely chicken. colorful. ready to go. If you’re looking a lovely chicken, we have here male or female.

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Unsexed mixed large fowl All still needing heat All eating and drinking £5 each And hatching eggs also available

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Cockerel and 2 hens. Laying well. Been hatching a few out of a big flock. We are closing down our flock size due to other commitments. May have others available for the right money. Stunning healthy b

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X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur

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Beautiful grey silky chick for sale very friendly had to get rid of because not enough room in the cage for them to all have room

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A few 5 weeks £20 Some due mid april £10 Hatching eggs £15 for 6 (primarily seramas but some mixed breed)

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Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, can come with a large bag of growers pellets (open)

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Indian game(LF), shamo (LF) and old English game bantam hatching eggs, proven fertile this year. Parents in picture. £25 per 6 eggs including free postage and packing UK mainland 24hr tracked. Payment

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Seeking a permanent home for a cockerel. He is currently looking for a flock to protect and a secure environment to join. • Breed: lavender pekin • Age: about 2 years • Current Location: Salisbury SP3
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.