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 buff orpingtons up to 2 weeks old £10 each Must have heat plate or lamp They will Need chick crumb Heat for 6 weeks and to be kept inside We also have pekin bantams

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Ive pekin and tuftie (Sussex/silkie)chick's 2 days and 11 days old unsexed,all eating and drinking ok, £5 a chick thankyou
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Hi, I’ve got Silkie hatching eggs available at £2 each plus postage. They come from 7 different colour pens: cuckoo, mottled, buff, splash, red, red pyle, and mixed, so there’s a really nice variety o

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Beautiful little chicks, friendly and healthy. Ideal for allotment or starting out. Potentially all female however can't be sure yet. £25 for the lot collection from Redcar.

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17 weeks old Pure Breed Black Copper Marrans. Fully vaxined, friendly, healthy and renowned to be very good layers laying a beautiful dark brown egg. £27 each currently 50 available...collection from

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Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Ginger Red Old English Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed.

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Dominique American Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed and photos of grandparents available. Super friendly, hea

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Buff Orpington pair for sale. Hen & Cockerel. Hatched last year on 20th August. Pure breed. Looking for new home.

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We have a few chicken breeds on our family smallholding and offer hatching eggs/day olds and week olds available in small numbers. (Older chicks available later in the season) see pics of parents and

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Unsexed, Coming up to a week old , eating and drinking well . Mother is my Pekin hen who is lovely and friendly . Still need heat . Loving homes only . Price per chick

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Guinea Fowl un sexed suspect males nice to have running around x4 £10each Last years birds, relatively quiet

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SOLD SUBJECT TO COLLECTION 6 Barred Plymouth Rock chicks. Hatched 01/04/2026, will require heat for the first 6-8 weeks. Unsexed. £10 each or £50 for them all. Located 10 minutes from the A66, near

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Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

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🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

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I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************

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6 x Gold Sebright Hatching Eggs 6 Eggs £15 Royal Mail Tracked 24 postage £7 Limited number of Eggs available. Listed price is including postage

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6 X Crested Cream Legbar Hatching Eggs £8 for 6 £15 for 12 Royal Mail Postage Tracked 24 £7 Listed price is including postage

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I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the

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6 x Silver Sebright Hatching Eggs £18 Postage is £7 tracked 24 Listed priced is including postage

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3 hens running with 1 cockeral , lovely birds. First lot in the incubator candled with 100% fertility

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A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a

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Available from April 20th Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. SPENNYMOOR. UK

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I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any
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.