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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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £18.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We have the following growers Brown leghorns Crested cream legbars Buff Orpington’s Bantams below Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Silverlace Wyandotte From £25 each

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Pure white non-bearded silkie. He is a happy chicken with good awareness and can be lots of fun out in the coop. He was born in August this year as part of a small batch that I incubated from eggs.

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We are Bella’s Halfway home, an animal rescue based in West Sussex. We’ve got some beautiful hens available for new homes from a local free range egg farm. To reserve please send photos of set up, c

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Looking to re-home 2 female chickens. They were born sometime between April - July. Lovely big birds.

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Seling my gorgeous flock of Pekin Bantams due to moving overseas. I have a Millefleur breeding group, Cuckoo breeding group and lots of hens, pullets and POL'S available for good homes. Please get in

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7 chicks. Mix of Bantum and Wheaton left. Unsexed. £5 each for quick sale All off heat and free roaming garden / self foraging already.

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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 some lovely point of lay hybrid coloured layers available - aged 18-19 weeks £25 each hen

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Great quality trio of our Buff Orpington’s About 20 weeks old We have many Orpington growers in Buff and Black As well as many other types of chickens Check out our website Kentpurebreedchickens.

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One day old silkie chicks. They will be going into their brooder today. Mum and dad are our backyard pets. Sex unknown, silkies are impossible to sex at this age.

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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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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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Pekin bantam young chicken 6 months old cute, healthy and friendly hen for free in Seaford East Sussex

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3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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POULTRY FOR SALE BETWEEN £25-£50 EACH Growers (£25) Hens(£35-£50) Based in Thurrock Please no time wasters!

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Silkie feathered serama hen with 3 araucana crossbreed chicks 8days old £40 18 week old Le Bresse cockerels and hens ready for processing or adding to your laying flock. Docile and entertaining breed
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.