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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Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.

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Hello, I have a silkie rooster for sale as I have too much rooster. He is 10 months old and is great with other hens or roosters.

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Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl

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Gorgeous male frizzle serama. We'll looked after but currently living with his brother and he needs his own ladies now however we are downsizing so we are hoping to find him a happy home. As you can s

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Unfortunately we are looking to rehome our cockerel, we can’t keep due to noise and living in a built up area.

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Mostly hatched mid August. Now starting to lay. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted bantams. 5 females available, black/grey with silver or gold neck feathers or a

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Special offer this week: 24 eggs for £30. 6 eggs £10, 12 eggs £18, larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Hatching eggs available from my

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Baby chicks really cute and friendly £8 each fo chick they are unsex as too young .. so cute and fluffy

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Guinea Fowl un sexed x4 £20each Buff Naked Neck bantams male and females £15each Buff Orpington Cockerals £15each Last years birds, relatively quiet

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18 month old white star hens for sale good laying hens just coming out of malt but still laying plenty of eggs daily will do a deal on 50 or more

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5 hens, 1 cock. Not related. 8 months old. Nice friendly birds. Were wormed in November. Must go as a group

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Large Jersey giant and mixed maran chicks for sale. One week old. Healthy and feeding.wanting new homes

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We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

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Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £18, 12 eggs £36. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma

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Blackrocks chickens for sale 14 weeks old. £10 each. All female and very friendly and very good egg layers. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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Game birds for sale pm young birds selling due to not having much space for them and time text ************ price and more info

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available females £30 each males £15 trio of Muscovy ducks pol . Or a pair lavender and black ones also have blue few to choose from all last years hatch

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Aseal chickens cock and hen for sale this years stock will make a good breeding pair choice of two pair

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Guaranteed female chicks 5 Goldline females £7 each 7 Goldline males £3 each Hatched on 8th Feb. I also have some quail and geese available Collection is from Tingley in Wakefield
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.