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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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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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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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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-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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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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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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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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Lovely group of strong, healthy laying hens available. Currently producing excellent quality brown eggs daily. • Well looked after on a small countryside setup • Free range and very active • Fed o
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New chicks available now🐥🐣 £8 per chick Or 10 for £60 All chicks are unsexed unless stated otherwise Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s hatchery
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Stunning trio of adult Silkie chicken available from our small countryside flock near Stansted / Dunmow. This is a well-matched breeding trio consisting of: • 1 cockerel • 2 hens (currently laying)
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Muscovy duck £45 each 2 for £80 for sale, around 10 months old A big, strong bird with a calm and confident temperament. He’s been well looked after and is in excellent condition. Ideal for breeding
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USA silkie chicks available for collection! Mixed colours available £13 each *will need heat lamp for next few weeks*
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Various chicken breeds for sale Silkies Polish Brahama Pekin Cochin Growers hens pol and some cockerels available
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.