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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2 Young ginger and grey cockerels available. 4 months old. Medium sized. One has Wellsummer father and grey bantam mother. The other has Frizzle bantam mother. He looks like a pom pom!

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Preferably all to go together. Good layers haven’t had them long but eggs every day. 11 in total mixed colours £5 per head

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Listing is for hatching eggs from my breeding pens of Purebred Polish Bantams. They are all in their individual pens and a mix of eggs will be sent as they all aren't laying yet so will be collected t

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£3.00 an Egg. Available fresh eggs from my pens of Tolbunt Polish Large F. I have two pens, one has a frizzle Cockerel and 4 smooth hens and the other is a smooth cockerel with 2 smooth and 2 frizzl

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£25 each Point Of Lay, happy healthy chickens. Because of bird flu risks and to maintain a healthy flock we organise a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier provided 😊 Defra registered

Chickens
£25 each Point Of Lay, lovely natured chickens. Because of the risk of bird flu and to maintain a healthy flock we arrange a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier supplied 😊 Defra registered

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Large fowl gold laced, silver laced and buff laced wyandottes for sale. Point of lay pullets and a few are just starting to lay. Lay lovely large white to cream coloured eggs. My parent birds lay a fe

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Black copper maran point of lay pullets for sale. A few are just starting to lay. The marans are hatched from dark brown eggs and their parents are from dark brown eggs. The pullets are friendly birds

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2 Beautiful silver campine (rare breed) cockerels for new 🏠 late last years hatch October/November time, lovely boys and still got growing to do. Message me for more details Based Bideford north Devo

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Available we have 2 stunning USA Chocolate Silkie Pullets left, 14-16 weeks old. £45 each or both for £80 Also some young mauve USA Silkie pullets too, £35 each Round 12-14 weeks

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£25.00 each or SPECIAL OFFER - BUY 4 GET ONE FREE Very friendly pretty hens, lovely temperament, Point of Lay. Defra Registered We arrange a meet up to suit you because of the worry of bird flu and

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I have two lovely young cockerels looking for new homes. One pure breed Gold Partridge Brahma One Warren x Brahma. All are well behaved and have been reared alongside ducks and small dogs. Would excha

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1 black copper maran and 1 silver wyandotte, available together or separately, collection st austell

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We have 2 brothers that hatched out this Summer. Both very nice, we have toddlers and they show no aggression whatsoever. Mother is a Devon Blue Egger and father was an unknown breed (very small and

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Roosters available Living in with mixed flock free ranging very friendly and from show lines. White with red available.

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Almost 5 months old He is stunning, but needs a home in a rural area! Very friendly, hatched and raised by mum. Very important that he goes to a good home!
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.