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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Male white pure silkie 17 weeks old, his names Hei Hei 😆 we have him here on his own now and he needs some ladies! He’s a beautiful boy and so friendly…loves coming in the house! Great with the kids. Hasn’t crowed yet and doesn’t much make the motion. Sometimes I wonder if he even knows he’s a chicken 😆 Free to a loving home 🥰

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Here at New Cottage Poultry we currently have a wide selection of Poultry of all ages from newly hatch to point of lay. All of our birds are up to date on any relevant vaccinations, worming and mite treatment. You’re welcome to visit during our opening times to have a look around and see the stock we have available. We keep our social media up to date with pictures a

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Jasper was hatched in September. Unfortunately we have don’t have enough chickens for him to share with the other cockerels. He is a lovely little thing, just finding his voice. Can deliver him, just want him to go to a good home

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Hybrid Hens for Sale – Fully Vaccinated We have a great selection of Hybrid Hens available for Sale; Aracana Leghorn - Olive Egg - £35 Cream Legbar - Blue Egg - £35 Cooper Maran - Dark Brown Egg - £

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Speckled Sussex and Hy-line hybrid pullets for sale Hy-line are a hybrids bred for optimal egg production but are also very friendly birds. Speckled Sussex are a great purebred dual purpose breed.

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Bonded pair of chickens. Friendly showgirl cockerel and mate who is laying well. To good home only and must go together. Living free range in my garden. Derby area

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9 week old Bantam Cockerel Friendly guy, sadly we have uneven numbers for our hens. Only been indoor, never lived outside.

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I’m selling 10 mixed sex and beautiful colours silkie chicks 🐥 born 4th October they have been hand reared with love, they are the very fancy variety, mum and dad can be seen in the last photo, they

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Silkie chicks 12 available Hand reared from free range hens Hatched 3rd November All eating and drinking More photos available if wanted Not possible to sex the chicks at this age

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Hi. I've a pair of cuckoo orpingtons for sale, one hen, one cockeral, to be sold together, hatched this summer, north staffs area

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These hens are all at point of lay and fully vaccinated, great laying breeds who lay some interesting coloured eggs. £30 each with discounts on 6 or more birds. All of our stock is on view for you

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Various breeds of chickens for sale, male and female. None are old enough to be laying yet but are good layers once they start! The chicks should lay green and blue eggs💚💙 The white leg bars should

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I have a silkie cross white cockerel free to a good home, I also have afew more available so if you are interested please give me a message

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My son is having to rehome this gorgeous little chap. Hand reared and very sociable. He is not a noisy bird, he has a little crow in the morning only. My son hatched a small clutch and need to keep hi

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Fantastic pets, layers, or breeding birds. Out of award winning strains. Friendly birds, lay a medium egg. Orpington bantams of this quality are hard to come by. The male is very friendly and shows n

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We are looking for a home for our black Orpington. Beautiful placid cockerel, he’s been free range with our hens since birth.

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Lovely male rare breed Arlington White. Hand reared. Looking for the best home, starting to bicker with others.

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Looking for a new home for my cockerel. He is only 7 months old. Good home is a must with some free ranging.

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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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Due to no Poultry shows and the expansion of my flock in other breeds I have decided my Dutch bantams need to be moved on. Trio of 2024 bred birds. Pair of 2024 male and 2025 female. Pair of 2025 This

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Here at New Cottage Poultry We’ve always got a great selection of breeds in stock to come and see including Chicks, Ducklings, Hens, Bantams, Quail, Turkeys, Guinea Fowl, Ducks, Geese and more. No a

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These Burford hens are at point of lay and fully vaccinated. Wonderful natured birds who lay lovely dark brown eggs. £30 each discounts on more than 6 Lots of other ready to lay hens in stock now to

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4 Buff Columbian Brahma Cockerels for sale. Hatched by ourselves and raised around kids/dogs. Very friendly and placid birds. There is a hen in these photos, she isn’t for sale. Message for any furthe

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Cnarries for sale for more details u can ask me collection only no time waster female n male cnarries for sale
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.