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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📍London Looking for a loving home for two little chicks. On the very last day of February, two babies hatched into the world. They have grown up side by side and are very bonded, so we are looking for a home for them together. One is most likely a little hen calmer and gentle. The other is very active, curious, and already trying to crow, so most likely a little coc

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Silkie roosters for sale £30 each I currently have around 6 or 7 hens left, but are selling those either as pairs or trios with a rooster. Silkie hens (both regular silkies and naked neck/showgirl silkies): £50 each Peeking Bantam hens: £40 each I have one Bantam rooster left which is £40 and also 2 bantam hens left. As mentioned above, hens can only be purchased tog

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I have quail eggs producing some really lovely colours.we also sell baby quail Mini silver apple yards , adorable friendly small ducks. Lovely mixture of hybrid, mixture of different colour eggs. Red laced Indian Game. Beautiful birds. I have hatched from all of these this year and fertility is really high. My prices start from £10 per 6 ( quail are £5 for 12) And highest

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at only £20 each! 1 white, 1 lavender and 3 mottled available at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages

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brahma 28 weeks old ,laying eggs £60/each pekin bantam 28 weeks old ,laying eggs £40/each

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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 £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light
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! PLEASE READ FULL DESC! Hi everyone, If you are looking to build your dream flock, I have 17x unsexed day old chicks available for sale! Chicks are of uncommon breeds and produce a range of interest
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25 - 30 week old Amberlink pullets available, just come into lay as cheap as £7.50 each Ideal for a small holding or farm shop who wants instant eggs as these girls have a life of lay ahead of them.
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Beautiful Polish Chicks in various colours. Both smooth and frizzle available. Unsexed chicks. Require heat lamp or heat plate until fully feathered. Please bring a suitable carrier/box Collectio
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-Only 8 left now!!- Will do a deal on all 8 for £70. We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or
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🥚🌿 Premium Organic Free Range Eggs 🌿🥚 From our happy, well-looked-after hens 🐔 — rich yolks, fresh taste, and top quality you can see and taste. Perfect for breakfast, baking, and everything in

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Pure brahma roosters ,gentle and good mannered around kids and pets ,giants gentle around their girls ,unfortunately plans are changed and need to rehome them
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Chicks for sale IP28 Chicks available : Lavender Orpingtons - £12 Blue Orpingtons - £12 Salmon Faverolles - £12 Polish (from a mixed flock) - £10 Bourbon Red Turkeys - £15 Growers (sexed and off he

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Day old pure breed chicks Large fowl and bantams Vaccinated Breeds include Day old USA Silkie bantams (unsexed) £12 Pekin bantam (unsexed) (inc frizzle) £12 Serama bantams (unsexed) £12 O
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We hatched a few more than we need therefore selling to a good home. Various colours available. All healthy chicks, price for each.
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More chicks available- I will upload more photos later. Unsexed cross breed chicks £7 each They are crossed from any of the following. Brahma Faverolle Orpington Maran Leghorn Legbar Skyline Th
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7 week old, fully feathered, off heat, unsexed chicks. Looking for forever homes. They are from my mixed breed coop (all small breeds) Hatched mid March. Ready to go now. £10.00 each. Collection
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Silkie hatching eggs always svailable Mixed colours Always had good hatch rates and feedback Free Collection OR Postage £5.50 24 hr tracked
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I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod
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Very large hen from an excellent bloodline. Excellent face structure as well as body. Jet black colour with a short beak. Typical structure of German bloodline. Selling stock due to down sizing a
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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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Hello I have some lovely Plymouth breed of hens for sale. At POL. There £35 each but if you want I can do two for £65
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Hes shy around people but fond of the girls need gone asap. Please no time wasters. Note: bring a carrier or a box with holes upon collection as one will not be given to you. Unfortunately I have too
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Age 7 weeks old male and female chicken, very good and quite but active chicken, looking for a loving new home. Healthy and supreme breed. Free 2kg chicken crumbs free included.
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.