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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I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little chap is a silkies cross bantam very small in size and will feed from you. He is black with beautiful gold all round head. Can go together or separate but must go where the are ot

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3 cockerels - pure Light Sussex large fowl. £10 each. All have hatched this year Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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Rhode Island Red chicks - Pure Breeds Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly here to help and advise From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of lay, Hatching eggs also available - Something for everyone All the breeds avail

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Lots of hens for sale. Young Brahma and Wyandotte. Not too far off point of lay. Few more weeks to go. Collection only.

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Handsome young man. 17 weeks old. Rehoming due to my location. Hand reared. Genuine homes only. Brought up in a family home

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Approx 5 months old. Male and female. Healthy and happy chickens. Very easy to look after. Their feathered feet get a bit grubby unless they are on shavings or similar

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I have 4 young cockerels available. They are currently around 7 weeks old. Incubated and raised from hatch. Each 1 different colours - can provide photos sir you can come and have a look.

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2 beautiful, loving boys nearly 3 months old!! Ready for a new home. Haven’t been outside since the lockdown as chicken coop isn’t ready.

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We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / l

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We have a lovely bunch of coloured egg laying Chicks available now. These are Guaranteed Females and available in the following breeds Copper Blue Maran (dark brown eggs) Skyline Olive layers Skyli

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Rhode Island Red pullets point of lay. Nice docile breed we are wanting £25 each. We are also selling cockerels.

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Lovely cockerel, looking for new home. Nothing wrong with him. Selling due to no fault of his, struggling to keep him separate from other female chickens.

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I have 2 pure breed Silkie hens.Both hatched and hand reared. Very tame good natured birds. White one very broody. One is laying the other hasn't started. 25.00 each .

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🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 & 2/12/2025. 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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4 x beautiful pure bred silkies born 11th of December. Unsexed as too young. Message for more details. Next to hatch: 🐣 Silkies 📦 Healthy, active, well-socialised chicks 🏡 Raised with proper c

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I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye

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They are very lovely 5 hens they are very healthy laying eggs and breeding eggs every day. Very healthy 1 roo with amazing feathers. Please bring own box or containers thanks

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RESERVED......NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS 5 Columbian pekins 2 cockerels 3 pullets. will not seperate. Genuine enquiries only. Please note the price is for all 5.

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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, jus

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Day old Maran chicks born 3/12 7 x unsexed black copper Marans from a dark egg strain. raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £10 each Follow the Facebook page for hatch ava

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Gray old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy young bird No hens for him so looking for new home

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Gray large old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy bird No hens for him so looking to rehome

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Two egg laying hens must be sold together £40 for both To be collected for rossendale Any questions please message

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I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful
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.