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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Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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Black French Maran hen laying £40 Cuckoo Maran hen POL £30 One Marbar (olive egger) rooster grow out £15 One gold laced Orpington rooster grow out £15 One splash buff and white Serama rooster grow out £15

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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each
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These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selection of Poultry in stock here at New Cottage Poultry, we also have an on site shop for everything you need. Come along and have a look around anytime we’re open Monday, Thur

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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the moment. From a registered flock.

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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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Cockerel free to a good home, he’s a lovely boy with adults, however he has started to attack my children, and unfortunately we can’t have that, so he is looking for some new girls to love and protect

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We have white stars available , they have just started laying some wonderful white eggs. Lovely chickens ready to find there new homes all vaccinated
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For sale pol lohmann brown chickens 19 weeks old ready to start laying anytime now lovely friendly birds all vaccinated and wormed great egg layers Deal if buying 10 or more
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Available from Heritage Crested Poultry, we have a lovely batch of purebred Polish chicks hatched on the 7th of March. Now 7 weeks old, these chicks are fully off-heat and hardy. Polish chickens are t

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Pure aseel stag for sale, healthy and active bird. No health issues, selling due to having no time to look after. I also have standard laying hens which lay daily if interested. Message me for price p
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We have 2 week old chicks, spiklet,polish and milfleur chicks. They are currently still on heat and will require heat for at least another 4 weeks. They are all eating and drinking well and are fit an

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Silkie chicks £9 each Light Sussex £6 each Chocolate Orpington £8 each Black Orpington £8 each Hatched on the 23rd April Also some older black Orpington’s available
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Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode
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We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in

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Day olds buff Orpington chicks available, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I must also stress, please only message with genuine interest, also we require u to bring a hot water bottle and box, I will gladly fill the water bottle, all healthy stunning chicks, minimum 2 .. priced per chick

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Handsome Bantam Cockerels, Approx 9 months old. They were born early August 25, I’m not sure of the exact date. New loving homes needed, each would love some ladies to care for! Home bred from our

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We always have loads of Chicks and Ducklings in stock, feel free to visit any time we’re open All stock is up to date online New Cottage Poultry We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poult

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I’ve got 10 modern langshan chicken for sale 3 males and 7 females mixed ages from show winning stock

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Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rat

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x2 Polish Cockerels free to a good home. Can go together or separate. Would be very happy with some girls of their own. Only selling due to having too many cockerels.
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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 12 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. F
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I have for sale a white silkie cross hen with 15 silkie cross chicks she’s a brilliant mum all chicks are eating well and healthy £150 for the family
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.