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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Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

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Blue/olive egg layers pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed 16 weeks old they are different colours they are 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

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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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🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens ( • 1 Buff Orpington hen • 1 Buff Orpington rooster (rare breed) About them: Gentle, friendly birds Buff Orpingtons are rare and very docile They don’t scratch up lawns

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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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strong rooster looking for a new home! • Healthy, active, and well-fed • Bright red comb and clean plumage • Excellent for breeding or flock protection Ideal for backyard flocks or small farms.

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Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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7 chicks. Mix of Bantum and Wheaton left. Unsexed. £5 each for quick sale All off heat and free roaming garden / self foraging already.

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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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1 Silkie Hen (Adult): Healthy, friendly, and currently laying. Beautiful soft feathers and calm nature. 5 Pekins (3–4 months): Young, healthy, and unsexed. Growing well and easy to handle. 5 Pekin

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2 baby chicks in need of a desperate home! Unfortunately I don’t have the space 2 for £15 Also selling heat lamp with clamp that can attach to any surface for £15

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A Lovely 5 pekin hens and a cockerel for sell very healthy, just about a year old, one of them just started laying eggs on August but stopped of cold weather. Ready for a new house Only £80 for all

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I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

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We have various Orpingtons. Lots at point of lay. Orpingtons @ POL - £50 Trio - £110 Orpingtons @ 14 weeks - £35 Cream Legbars @ 18 POL - £30 We are registered with the APHA.

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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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Three roosters available, date of birth is approximate as I didn’t hatch these birds, but took them on as they were going to be let out onto an estate. 2 left

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AVAILABLE NOW - POINT OF LAY 🐓 Black Copper Marans £20 each 🐓 🐓Bluebells £18 each🐓 DISCOUNTS FOR 5 Hens ♥️ 19 Weeks Old ♥️Fully Vaccinated ♥️Wormed ♥️All hens (we do have a BCM cockerel looki

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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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Hens for sale free range very good layers they are in very good health get eggs every day only selling as have others

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Pekin bantam young chicken 6 months old cute, healthy and friendly hen for free in Seaford East Sussex

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I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

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1 x pair splash Brahmas £80 pair ( cockerel and hen) 1 x trio black Jersey giants £120 All hatched this May, lovely strong friendly birds. Not splitting hens only going as pairs.

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Free to a good home. Collection only from NR3 no delivery. Born in June 2025 and is fit and healthy
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.