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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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 14 CHICKS AVAILABLE : 10 girls 4 boys

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🐔 Beautiful Silkie Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Silkie chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfec

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Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others ar

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They will need a heat lamp for 4-6 weeks as hatched in the incubator , feed on chick crumb & water until old enough

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I have 2 cockerels available to new homes, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 each

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Quality Point of lay pullets available Priced at £18 each Collection from Near Ambleside (Cumbria)

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Silkie hatching eggs for sale 6 for £15 Chicks available also Point of lay available Breeding pairs also available We are based just outside of Haywards Heath. For more info please contact Natash

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Free to the right home. I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if I can find them good homes. Must have hens for them to be with and I’d li

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Pekin Bantans Bobtails & Frizzles available. Last years birds hatched July 25 hens just started laying. All beautiful quality birds, happy, healthy, tame and very friendly as all hand reared in our b

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Stunning healthy aseel in need of a new home, selling as reducing numbers. Wanting £200. Message me for more info

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🐣 Bantam Hatching Eggs Available 🐣 Mixed Colours – Beautiful Garden Flock I have fertile bantam hatching eggs available from my small, well-cared-for flock. ✨ Possible colours include: • Porcelain

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Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can pr

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Here I have a aseel x shamo cockerel for sale and 3 hens. Hatched around October last year. £100 for the cock and £50 each for the hens.

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Selling 2 roosters and 2 hens with a chicken coop and enclosed run. Ideal starter setup for anyone looking to keep chickens. Everything included: • Chicken coop • Enclosed chicken run • 2 roosters

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Chick availability On heat USA bearded silkies, day old chicks Vorwerk, day old chicks X2 brahmas, 2 week X2 vorwerk, 2 week Coming off heat this week X9 silkies, 5 weeks X3 Brahmas, 5 wee

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Here I have 3 New Hampshire red bantams a very small bantam breed haven’t laid their first eggs yet £25 each and then have a Pekin frizzle which is also of similar age for £20 only selling due to the

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I have two boys looking for a new girls Hatched October last year from very good stock , at Staverton Daventry £20.00 each

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Pekin bantam lavender trio, hens are laying eggs they are all friendly and can be handled my children all pick then up and handle them my youngest is 2

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6 Gorgeous Mixed breeds chicks. Born on the 1st March. Happy, healthy and friendly. Collection from Upleatham

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USA silkie chicks with a chance of showgirl in a range of mixed colours. I also have a few traditional breeds and hybrids New hatches throughout the spring / summer. These are sold as unsexed for £10

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Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 21 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets 25 each.

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I have silkied , mottled mix & Frizzle/ straight mix. 6 eggs £25 I post out every day using royal mail tracked Fantastic hatch rate , I have loads of happy customers on my f bo ok group 😀 west yor

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We have a silky cock for sale. We had him with a flock but has became too big for his boots and is in need for his own brood. He's a lovely boy and has a face only a mother can love.. Like a feral loo
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.