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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Week old Pekin and Brahma/orpington chicks unsexed £12 6 week old pekin chicks £15 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£70 Silkies Pekin hens Hybrid hens Orpington hens Breeding group Serama 3 hens 1 cock £140 Paint silkie pair £190 Quails available from day olds to laying hens

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Hey guys we have some day old chicks which will be hatching on the 11th of may. I am able to sex these for you if you are only looking for hens, if in the event one does turn out to be a cockerel I would be happen swap over later on for a small fee. We have 3 different breeds up for grabs which are the following. Naked Necks, Frizzle and also Brahma cross Rhode Island reds
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I have Black copper, Blue and Splash marans, Light sussex, Rhode Island red and some cross breeds available. Ready now.
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Unfortunately we are moving into a rental that does not allow pets. We have 3 healthy girls who are ex-battery hens. We've had them for two years, and sorted them through the British Hen Foundation so
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Hey guys we have only 2 of these guys left they hatched out on the 11th of April . Please feel free to drop me a message to arrange collection or for any further information they are cross breeds with
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Several chickens available. A 1 year old polish rooster, very healthy, fertility proven and good at looking after the hens. Lovley dark grey silkie chick, 11 weeks old. In good health. 2 polskie (pol
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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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Hey here we have for sale one of our chocolate lace bantam cockerel's. He has been part of our flock for around a year now, however we have decided it is time to put him up for sale and find a new hom
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Hey guys here we have one of our Colombian pekin bantams up for sale he’s been with us for around a year but we have now decided we would like to move him not a new home
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Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe
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X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur
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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few
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We have a great selection of bantams for sale. All approx 16 weeks old. We have Polands, Pekins (including lavender and gold partridge) and Silkies. All in various colours
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Lovely tame olive egger cockeral and cream legbar cockeral (3 weeks old) both have been raised with children and our Great Dane since being hatched
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We have some point of lay Warren chickens available (brown ones!) Approx 16-17 weeks old. Some have already started to lay. Collection from Steep near Petersfield
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A selection of pure breed poultry for sale. Large fowl brahmas, wheaten marans, copper marans, light Sussex, Swedish flower hens. Brahma bantams, pekin bantams. Recently wormed. Most are now layi
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Newly hatched Pekin chicks true to type parents. £8 each please make sure you’re set up before contacting me no holding 6 left Also 13 week old Pyle Wyandotte hens Please make sure you are set up f
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Our great selection of chickens, silkies annd bantams are just coming into lay and make fantastic family pets. We also have young silkies and bantams in stock for the Spring I can offer advice on set
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Having to part ways with Jimmy & his girl friend beautiful pair, she is laying, great for a breeder potentially... they come as a duo we will not break these up.... We also have x2 pekin bantams male
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.