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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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

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Large foul and bantam birds and chicks, many to lay shades of blue green, spearmint, olive etc., as I specialise in Americana/Eastereggers/oliveeggers etc. pure breeds marans, silkies, Aracuanas, austrolorpes, pekins, legbars, light sussex, Orpingtons etc., from £10

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Two lavender silkie cockerels for sale. We are having to rehome 2 as we have too many cockerels to chickens. Had these guys since chicks from Durham hens so have had chick vaccinations. Friendly guys

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Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl

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Various colours Fully vaccinated All Point of lay hens Chicks also available Cash on collection only

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Lovely Sussex hen. I'm having to sell her as I'm moving house and cant take her with me, She's called Flappy and hatched on her own from a box of ebay eggs. She's been with other hens but they bully h

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Our broody hen hatched these 26th Aug 2021 I'm moving house so cant take them with me. They are sisters so need to be homed together. They are very friendly. One of them started laying again today

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed reared here many different colours they make a good friendly hen suitable for children

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Coloured hybrids pullets all female 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed light Sussex, black rock, speckled marans, bluebell and copper black marans 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

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Pedigree, well bread lovely natured boys for sale to go to a good home! Hatched in September and only letting the 4 boys go because we have too many! Protective of there girls from predators, but with

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I have 4 POL Silkie bantams for sale. 1 Splash, 1 Partridge, 1 Grey and 1 White hen slightly older 10 months and laying . Sadly reducing numbers. Would prefer they all go together as a flock. £30 ea

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Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.

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We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkie and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.

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3x very friendly healthy hens approx one year old and all laying very well. I get 2-3 eggs daily! They come with their large cocoon wooden chicken coop. Worth £279 when new. Overall in good condition.

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We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Black Rocks, Speckeldies, Bluebells, White Stars, Black Tails, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All female and fully vaccin

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We’ve got a lovely mix of hybrid chickens available to order and collect from 1st March – breeds include- Light Sussex, Reverse Sussex, Bluebells, Cuckoo Marans, Copper Marans, White, Partridge & Exc

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Eggs are from young healthy birds. You will receive pack of six eggs from cuckoo maran hens that are dual purpose and lay speckled brown eggs and our olive eggers, cream legbars cross cuckoo maran c

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8 black French Maran chicks unsexed 2 days old born 31st January out off dark eggs 8 pound each them eggs in the photos northwich cheshire

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20 week old Exchequer Leghorn chickens (LF) 6 Females 1 Cockerel Lovely young chickens, all hatched and raised by us. Just starting to lay.

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This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.

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We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

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Reluctantly needing to rehome our stunning white silkie. Bought as a pullet hen and as matured has ended up being a cockerel. As we already have a cockerel, will need to rehome him. Good size. Bri

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Copper French Maran eggs for sale nice size coloured eggs off black and blue birds pick up preferred 25 pound a dozen

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Various hens spare for sale all healthy and strong. Young gold silkie hens, marans, olive eggers, Welsummer etc. message for more indo
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.