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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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

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Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.
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Beautiful bantam mum with 15 Pekin bantam chicks for sale Can sell chicks as each £12 or full set 15 chicks and mum for £200 Based in se9 No time wasters plz also if not available I will remove the

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Pekin bantams available all hens are laying. £20 for hens £10 for cockerels. Last years hatch and all healthy.
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Silkie roosters needing a good home they have a beautiful temperament & just need a good home as we’re downsizing the flock.

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High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your flock. 🐓 Available Breeds: Aseel (pre-booking only) Russian Orloff (show birds)
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Currently have some black Pekin hens for sales All in lay To many of ggs right now and need the space for chicks Selling each £35 or two for £60 Based in se9

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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vacci

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Have 8 available They are 12 weeks old Born on 17 of January 2026 Friendly and been handled since chicks Get really excited when shake a tub of treats Silverudd x emerald blue Should lay blue tin

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3 week old pekin chicks £12 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£60 Serama’s D’uccle bantams Sablepoots Pekin’s Hybrid hens Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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This little bantam broody has hatched 15 chicks which she is looking after very well she is very protective of them she’s currently on chick crumb which the chicks are eating with her

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Point of Lay hybrid Chickens/hens Range of different colours/types including Lohmann Browns, Light Sussex, Bluebells, Speckledy, Rhode Rock, Blacktails. Experienced poultry keeper. Kept chickens sin

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I have a couple of Silkie Hens needing a new home, I'm not sure of the actual hatching dates but they are over a year old and still occasionally laying. The price is for both hens

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Plz prices before contract.. thanks Currently have two pilkie ( silkie cross Pekin) for sale both start laying now would be great mums too Selling due space Selling each £35 or £60 for both Also h

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Roughly 2 years old all good layers. Pest free and have been together plus with ducks for all of their time with us.
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-NOW SOLD- Please message me to be added to my waitlist for my next batch due in 3/4 weeks time! Hatching Eggs also available at www.Webstereggs.com We have 8 Olive Egger chicks available for a new

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Hi, I have a Brahma cockral for £50. One black and white Indian pure local broody nature bantam hen, will lay soon which is £25 Also Polish young chicken available for £15 each. And Blue lace wayndote

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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

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Very sound healthy birds bred from original show stock. These three ideally should go together and are ideal for a knowledgeable novice. They will need secure housing, run and correct feed. RIR are va

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We have purebreed hens at point of lay available Lavender aruacanas £35 Polish £35 Pekins £35 Silkies £40 Vorwerks £35 Brahmas £50
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.