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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Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

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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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Silkies - 16 Weeks Old - READY NOW We have some lovely silkies available now. Lots of Pullets, a few cockerels available too. White, paint, black, blue (some younger golds and gold partridge will be ready soon too) Collection from RAUNDS - North Northamptonshire/ Cambridgeshire border ALL BIOSECURITY MEASURES ARE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

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We have available 3 lovely black mottled Barbu D’uccles ladies. Beautiful bantam breed with feathered legs! They’re about 6 months old now and £45 each

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Point of lay (18 weeks old) The best layers and friendly birds Other hybrids also available Vaccinted and recently wormed Other poultry available all year around Licensed breeder Collection only - Marks Tey - Colchester Check out our Facebook page The Hatch Shed Thanks Lewis

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7 week old serama roosters. Very friendly chickens, one frizzle and one straight feather £10 each.

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I have Silkie cockerels for sale .. various colours available, black , white , buff and splash .. pls message for more info

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Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, pekin bantam chicks available 20 to 24 weeks old ,hens POL ,trio silkie 2 hens 1 roo £110 trio pekin & bantam £100 hens indivi

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Silkie/ polish chicks mixed grey and black Unsexed When older Good egg layers getting some everyday. Selling due to limited space we have Very friendly cute Need a loving new home

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Beautiful Pekin girls available at £35 each Also 2 cockerels available at £20 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £25 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £30 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you

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BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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I have two chamois polish boys available. Hatched last year, very friendly. Please get in contact if you have any questions. Thanks for looking.

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Silkie male cockerel, he’s around 8 months old I rescued him but due to health issues I’ve had to find him a new home. I’m looking for a new home for him for free he’s friendly and still has a lot of

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Lovely birds, I is a frizzle, just coming up to 5 mths old the price is for the 2 girls, and one small pekin bantam at point of lay no offers, collection only and please bring a suitable carrier for t

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Bovan Brown Chickens - Some of the best layers in the world. Very friendly and fully vaccinated. Right on point of lay. Based in Sutton Valence, near Maidstone. Discounts for large quantities. Trusted

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Handsome Frazzler Cockeral. In Need Of A Loving Home. Through NO Fault Of His Own. He's Produced Me Some Beautiful Chicks.

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1 x hint shamo cock 2 year old.. 250.. 1x hint shamo hen 2 year old..150.. 2 x 3/4 hint 1/4 shamo pullets..80 each

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Rooster and cockerels for sale in London. Price start from £20 Collection from west London Please text or WhatsApp us for more information

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Reluctantly rehoming 'Puffkin', as his hatch-mate brother is disabled and isn't coping well having another cockerel around, despite separation. So we feel it's best to rehome his lively, beautiful bro

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Estimately a year and a half old. Mix feed of pellets, veg, seeds and berries. Not vaccinated. Looking for a loving home for these three either together or separately. £60 for Shamo, £25 each for

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Mixed silkie chicks will be available soon around middle February will be £15 each unsexed minimum order of 2 we will also have loads of other breeds ready in the next few months so if you are looking

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Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

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Selling my Plymouth Rock hen. She’s started laying large pink/light brown eggs. Lovely, large, docile hen. Eats out of your hand and enjoys cuddles. Selling as she has taken a dislike to the bantams.
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.