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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Lovely pair hen and cockerel hatched in August 2025 ,healthy ,raised only with natural food ,great diet ,with vitamins ,dewormings and probiotics ,hen laying eggs already

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Our rooster and hens have had lots of babies so we are looking for new homes. We have a mix of male and female. Handled a lot with children And socialised with dogs

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Day old hybrid chicks Fully vaccinated Guaranteed female The best laying breeds Breeds Bluebells Light Sussex Silver Sussex Skylines (blue egg layers) Olive eggers (green egg layers) Rhode rocks White stars (white egg layers) Sold as a minimum of 3 Collection only - Marks Tey - Colchester Please check out our Facebook page for more pictures and videos of

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Pure breed bantam hens 18 weeks old (point of lay) Nice selection of colours available All breeds a suited to mix together Breeds include Pekins - black, black mottled frizzle, silver partridge, gold partridge, black mottled, lavender, black frizzle. Smooth £35, frizzle £40 Polish - lack white crested, lavender white crested, splash white crested, gold laced,

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We have 2 breeding Trios of F1 & F2 Olive Eggers. We have selectively bred these for egg colour and friendliness, from our own breeding stock. They are approximately 17 weeks old at the moment. The parents are either F1 Olive Eggers crossed with Cream Legbars or French Copper Black Marans crossed with Cream Legbar. Each trio is 2 hens with a rooster, perfect for bree

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Lovely cockerel named Frank. Great temperament but the unfortunately he’s not able to stay due to the noise. Based in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

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Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We breed top quality pure breed chickens Orpington’s CCLB Brown leghorns Light Sussex bantams RIR bantams Wheaten Maran Cuckoo Maran Silver laced Wyandotte

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Really good quality trio of brown leghorns from memory they are March 2024 we have had a fantastic hatch rate from these birds Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk

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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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I have too many hens, and not enough customers, so I'm down-sizing, and offering 8 Blue layers, originally from Jessie's Hens. Bought at POL last June/July. Fantastic layers; out of 8 I've had 4 a day

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I have some stunning mixed hybrid chicks available 🐥 I also am taking orders so please let me know so I can reserve some in the coming weeks . £10 each unsexed I won’t sell chicks on their own.

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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 vacci

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5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

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Collection only £25 each Silver lace Orpington No deposit is needed but please can we ask; no time wasters!

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Adorable baby looking for a new home. Healthy, fluffy, friendly. Not able to determine sex yet. Colour as on pictures, white with beige/buff leakage. Available immediately.

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I’m selling this rare breed shamo aseel chicken only one left!!! From a good gene pool high quality

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No longer able to keep so looking for a new home for these girls We incubated and brought up the silkies ourselves Laying daily £20 each Polish £25

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Lovely pair of backyard chickens for sale – 8 months old and in excellent health. The hen is currently laying and producing fresh eggs regularly. Both birds are well cared for, used to a home environ

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I have 4 . Not sure whether male or female . Price is £15 for EACH chick or best offer . Very pretty and active .

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We have female Warren brown chicks available 14 days old Still require heat £5 each These are amazing pet birds and for beginners

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We have female point of lay hybrids available for sale - bluebells, light Sussex, speckled maran, black rock, white leghorn All £25 each

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Home bred hens. Lovely inquisitive nature. Last couple photos show dad who is very large and handsome. Recently been wormed.

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Ayam cemani Male March 2025 been handled since quite young Rare black poultry cockerel chicken Wembley London

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Young pair around 5 months old. Stag is growing tall already with ginger feathers coming through, excellent posture and proportions. Hen is wheaten colour, similar face to the mother. Great bloodli
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.