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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Day old hybrid chicks Fully vaccinated Guaranteed female The best laying breeds Breeds Bluebells Light Sussex Silver Sussex Skylines (blue egg layers) Olive eggers (green egg layers) Rhode rocks White stars (white egg layers) Sold as a minimum of 3 Collection only - Marks Tey - Colchester Please check out our Facebook page for more pictures and videos of

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Lovely cockerel named Frank. Great temperament but the unfortunately he’s not able to stay due to the noise. Based in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

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Lovely pair hen and cockerel hatched in August 2025 ,healthy ,raised only with natural food ,great diet ,with vitamins ,dewormings and probiotics ,hen laying eggs already

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Our rooster and hens have had lots of babies so we are looking for new homes. We have a mix of male and female. Handled a lot with children And socialised with dogs

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1x Buff Orpington Hen £25 July 2024 2xCream legbar Hens £30 for both June 2024 1x Red Hybrid £10 March 2024 1x Black copper maran £15 March 2024 Or all 5 for £65 would prefer them to all go together

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DAY OLD CHICKS.... Pekin bantam chicks (unsexed) £8 each Cream Crested Legbar chicks (Sexed) £15 each (blue egg layers) **Chicks require heat lamp/plate until fully feathered** CHICKENS.... Pekin

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Pure breed bantam hens 18 weeks old (point of lay) Nice selection of colours available All breeds a suited to mix together Breeds include Pekins - black, black mottled frizzle, silver partri

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I have too many hens, and not enough customers, so I'm down-sizing, and offering 8 Blue layers, originally from Jessie's Hens. Bought at POL last June/July. Fantastic layers; out of 8 I've had 4 a day

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I have some stunning mixed hybrid chicks available 🐥 I also am taking orders so please let me know so I can reserve some in the coming weeks . £9each unsexed I won’t sell chicks on their own.

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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 vacci

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5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

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Collection only £25 each Silver lace Orpington No deposit is needed but please can we ask; no time wasters!

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Adorable baby looking for a new home. Healthy, fluffy, friendly. Not able to determine sex yet. Colour as on pictures, white with beige/buff leakage. Available immediately.

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No longer able to keep so looking for a new home for these girls We incubated and brought up the silkies ourselves Laying daily £20 each Polish £25

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I have 4 . Not sure whether male or female . Price is £15 for EACH chick or best offer . Very pretty and active .

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Various chickens for sale . Pekin bantam , polish , Brahamas , Silkies , Cochins and blue egg layers . Hens and cockerels available. Most breeds we have from fertile eggs , growers and POL . Phone or

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Point of lay (18 weeks old) The best layers and friendly birds Other hybrids also available Vaccinted and recently wormed Other poultry available all year around Licensed breeder Collection o

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She is 8 mths old and laying an egg per day, nice birds, collection only southend on sea and please bring a suitable carrier for her

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7 week old serama roosters. Very friendly chickens, one frizzle and one straight feather £10 each.

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I have Silkie cockerels for sale .. about 8 months old .. various colours available, black , white , buff and splash .. pls message for more info

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Cupcake was born 06/06/2025 and was a late bloomer. There is no doubt now that he is a cockerel and he therefore needs a flock of hens or a bachelor home to call his own. We sadly can’t keep 2 cockere

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Nice looking birds she is 8 it's old and laying daily, collection only southend on sea, no holding, and please bring a suitable carrier

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Bovan Brown Chickens - Some of the best layers in the world. Very friendly and fully vaccinated. Right on point of lay. Based in Sutton Valence, near Maidstone. Discounts for large quantities. Trusted

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Handsome Frazzler Cockeral. In Need Of A Loving Home. Through NO Fault Of His Own. He's Produced Me Some Beautiful Chicks.
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.