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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EASTER SPECIAL £2 OFF PER HEN Selection of hybrid Point of Lay Hens ready now: Light Sussex Rangers Copper marans Blues Speckedys Pied Rangers £24 each EASTER SPECIAL IS £22 PER HEN Near Honiton/O
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Very high quality and welfare flock, brough in the UK first imports 7 years ago so premiere in the UK market as quality Bresse stock. Check our website for information and order hatching eggs. We h
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Sablepoot bantam cockerel for sale, proven fertile. He’s a lovely cockerel but can be a bit feisty during breeding season. Looking for £3 for him.

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This advert is for Gold Laced Barnevelder hatching eggs. Very fertile and fantastic quality. SA14 area for collection or postage across all of UK with fantastic reviews. Choice of other breeds availab

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2 x partridge leghorn cockerels £ 15 each ,we have too meny and need to make abit of space .hatched from show quailty eggs in 2025

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I have 10 Silkie cross bantam pullets for sale. Most have pom poms on heads like Silkies, they have a hard robust feather though and a good backyard birds. Excellent layers too. They are £10 each

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All get along but now they are too much for the hens so rehoming is needed. Sad sale. Collection south west Devon. Tame but still shy. Free to right home.

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A variety of Beautiful POL chickens for sale, just starting to lay. Defra registered. We provide cardboard pet carriers for a stress free handover for the chickens, and because of the worry of bird fl

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I have 4 creamlegbar chicks all female £10 each. 3 rhode island red chicks £8 each. Unsexed 7 pekin bantam chicks unsexed. £8 each Dont have to go together.

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Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I

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Reggie is a 8 month old silkie cockerel who is quite friendly and well behaved with our other hens. We are so sad to be saying goodbye to him as we have had him since he was 1 month old and were told

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6 month old Wellsummer cockerel available. Ginger and black. Medium sized. Very silky. Has never shown any agression.

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Beautiful Warren hens at point of lay or just starting to lay. Great pets as they're friendly and easy to tame. Lay all year round, large brown eggs. Vaccined and registered. Can supply feed and extra
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.