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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I have two cockerel for sale both 9mths old love the ladies One is a white leghorn horn cross and he is the largest one in pictures and is black with some blue showing though The other little chap is a silkies cross bantam very small in size and will feed from you. He is black with beautiful gold all round head. Can go together or separate but must go where the are ot

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Week old Ayam Cemani chicks born 10/12 7 x unsexed ayam cemani from dark Fibro birds. Parents have no leakage . raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £25 each Follow the Facebook page for hatch availability and updates : https://www.facebook.com/share/14QqYFZL1qv/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hatching next : Ayam Cemani Bcm (black copper Maran) Silkie

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APHA Registered. Available for collection from ST18 0RB, Pasturefields., Stafford. Colombian and Silver/Black Pekin Bantam pullets. Aug & Sept 2025 Hatched. Guaranteed as Female. These are strong, he

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Chickens Available 🐓 🐔6 Copper Black Marans - £35 each 🐔3 Copper Blue Marans - SOLD 🐔2 Pairs of Rhode Island Reds (Related) - £40 each pair 🐔1 Pair of Buff Orpingtons (Not Related) - £40

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I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

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Young Ayam cemani cockerals there are 2 available. Beautiful birds. All black including black mouth.

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Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each

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Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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❤️❤️ B A N T A M C H I C K E N S ❤️❤️ Super cute Pilkies - Silkies x Pekins - gorgeous birds, friendly and chilled out, great little birds, only got this batch arriving next week - when they are

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7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

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My 2 gorgeous boys a black and white silkied serama and a blue silkie. Both in need of homes as I have too many roosters now. Safe quality homes only.

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I have 3 strong healthy boys just reaching full maturity.. silky/hybrid crosses.. one pure white, one red, one black with a rust collar.. can go together or individually .. price is per bird..

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2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

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Black copper maran chicks available Cream legbar * black copper maran (mars bars) 6 poulets available mostly female

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All cockerels are in good condition, some are currently going through moult hence some scraggly feathers, but still very healthy. They would make a great addition to a flock wanting to produce some ch

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🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 (Beautiful green eggs!) Looking to add something special to your flock? Day-old Olive Egger chicks will be hatching soon and ready for new homes — perfect for anyone wanti

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This is an APHA Registered, home bred flock. Beautiful, well grown Pekin pullets, hatched 10 & 18 August 2025, so strong, healthy birds. Running loose in out polytunnel. Silver/black Columbian type, a
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.