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

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Hatched by my 6 year old son via incubator. Lovely looking cockrell's, moving abroad hence why I'm getting rid of them. Chicken coop & chicken run for sale too. £10 each

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Hello im selling a mini ginger game trio good stock only selling as reducing numbers anny questions please as thanks Michael

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Buff Orpington pure Breed, Chickens point of lay. Golden plumes Friendly Breed. Free roaming make great pets . Only selling as pairs or more.

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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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Gorgeous traditional coloured bantom cocktail. Coming up 1 year old. Very friendly and beautifully natured.

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For Sale/adoption. Assumed cockerel. Hatched 12 weeks ago on 9th September. Hatched from hybrid eggs

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He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each

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If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

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Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

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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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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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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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Mixed breed of laying birds at point of lay. And Unsexed chicks available. Collection colegate west sussex. Raised outdoors naturally.

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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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I have a few game birds to go, I’ve got chicks and adults. Prices start from £40. Message me for pictures if interested. All healthy and active selling due to reducing numbers. Message for more info

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2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

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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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Friendly brown warrens, very easy to look after, great layers. They will be laying in the next month.

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A mix of female and male chooks, Brahmas, bantams and frizzles- all born before April- moving house so down sizing numbers - starting £20- Brahmas pullets £50

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Cnarries for sale for more details u can ask me collection only no time waster female n male cnarries for sale

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have to sell are gorgeous boy had him since 2 days old didn’t know the gender and found out he’s a boy and he’s getting to loud people are complaining
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.