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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Pure breed copper maran cockerel. well loved bird, we've brought him up since being a day old chick

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❤️❤️ NEW to Pilling Poultry Quality made Chicken Coops - made by people that understand chickens 4’ x 3’. £450 - 2 to 8 birds 6’ x 4’. £550 - 8 to 15 birds Other sizes can be made to order Made from quality wood, with Black stylish fittings and Handles ❤️ Easy to clean out - wheel barrow height, no more getting on your hands and knees 🤦🏼♀️ ❤️ Nesting Box ❤️ Natural

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We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic helps keep your coop clean and prevents the build up of red mite. While we cannot guarantee red mite will not find a home on your hen house the plastic does not allow red mit

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Flock of 2 cockerels, 5 Pol hens and a brand new extra large chicken coop to accommodate upto 15 chickens. Currently we are getting between 2-4 eggs a day from them which will increase in Spring. Will be sold with some feed and dust free straw that they are currently bedded on. For sale through no fault of their own as Iam currently cutting down. Buyer needs to collect.

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Due to bereavement we have 30 laying hens that are in need of re homing they are good layers and come with some mash/pellets. Thay can be seen anytime during the day and can be ready to collect with a days notice.

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8 black French Maran chicks unsexed 2 days old born 31st January out off dark eggs 8 pound each them eggs in the photos northwich cheshire

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Ayam Cemani chicks available. They will be unsexed as they are too young and from dark Fibro birds. The parents have no leakage and are on quality feed and supplements. They are raised in a house with

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Due to house move, I want to rehome my pet Serama chicken.He is called Precious, he is fully indoor pet chicken. He is very friendly and cuddly. If you love to give him a home, please get in touch wi

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4 week old cream legbars available. From high quality birds. Guaranteed female Also 1 welbar female available (4x weeks)

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3 absolutely beautiful Serama roosters for sale. All have been hatched by their mums and raised by them for the first 6 weeks, they still live with their mums and dad but unfortunately 3/4 eggs turns

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I have silkie , Polish, cream legbar chicks available to pre order. Will need to be kept under heat lamp. £10 each. Discount available for multiple purchases Hatching eggs also available from sil

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Hatched 22nd July 2025, this young Speckledy boy is healthy, alert, and full of personality. Lovely barred plumage, bright red comb, and already showing classic rooster confidence! Raised on free-ran

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1 cockerel Brown/golden colour Friendly around people, never demonstrated any aggression. Had him since he was a chick, has had regular free run of our large garden. Has been raised around children.

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A very friendly and healthy cockeral Breed: Mixed warren. Hoping to give away to a good, safe home

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This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.

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Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to or

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Malaysian Serama fresh hatching eggs These tiny beautiful chickens have lots of personality They are amazing and so simple to Look after All of the eggs we post are freshly Laid X 6 eggs are £

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From the 10th of February we will have our first batch of 2026 pure breeds ready for there forever coop. We have Silkies, Poland, Pandova, Sablepoots, pekins, rumpless Araucana, Brahma and Salmon Fav

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Lots of canaries . Mixed colours available Good healthy canaries , this years breeds ,Sheffield s35 ****************** Price each .

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Ayam cemani Roosters pets they show some leakage but are a lovely addition to any flock stunning colouration. Great for adding blank to any flocks. Black meat birds

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Silkie bantam hen lovely natured Will take food out your hands looking for new home. Lovely ball of fluff

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I have available 8 pairs of light sussex bantams, hatched last year and ready to start laying. Extremely well bred, won best of breed at Carlisle where I purchased the parents for £100. They lay lovel

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🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Next Hatch Date 17/1/26 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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Copper French Maran eggs for sale nice size coloured eggs off black and blue birds pick up preferred 25 pound a dozen
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.