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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Day old hybrid chicks Fully vaccinated Guaranteed female The best laying breeds Breeds Bluebells Light Sussex Silver Sussex Skylines (blue egg layers) Olive eggers (green egg layers) Rhode rocks White stars (white egg layers) Sold as a minimum of 3 Collection only - Marks Tey - Colchester Please check out our Facebook page for more pictures and videos of

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed reared here many different colours they make a good friendly hen suitable for children

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Lovely cockerel named Frank. Great temperament but the unfortunately he’s not able to stay due to the noise. Based in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

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Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

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6 Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie h@tching eggs from a proven fertile flock. Birds are healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Lavender splash, lavender, white, black, light brown and dark brown. Eggs are sold strictly as hatching eg

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6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs from a proven fertile flock. Birds are healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Golden, SIlver laced, white crested blue, black crested white, white crested black, buff laced, tolbunt, w

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We have available 4 beautiful Silkie Bantams hatched by us back in September last year looking for new homes and flocks of their own to look after. Unfortunately their hormones have kicked in and they

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Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops 🐥 I have a lovely selection of Bantam Silkie chicks available to loving pet homes. They are currently on heat, eating and drinking well, and thriving. The chicks are being sold unsexed and are a beautiful mix of colours, including lavender, lavender splash, dark and light brown, white, and black. Silkies are a wonderful

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HYBRIDS Hi for sale i have Blue laced red Wyandotte x hybrid chicks £12 each BANTAMS Dutch bantam x frizzled pekin chicks £10 each (due in 2 weeks) I have added photos of roosters for each group. A

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Two beautiful Brahma roosters with a calm, gentle temperament. They are true gentlemen with the hens — protective but never aggressive, and very easy to manage around people. Known for their impressive size, fluffy feathering, and majestic posture, these boys also bring a peaceful presence to the flock. Brahmas are a slow-growing, hardy breed, perfect for anyone looking fo

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We have available 8 beautiful light Sussex hens! These are all exhibition large fowl and £45 each. More breeds available, make sure you look at my other adverts!! Message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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6 gorgeous welsummer hens available! They’re large fowl and £45 each Lots of different breeds available, so make sure you look at my other adverts! Please feel free to message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection!

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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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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 career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. Only Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) and Skylines (blue egg layer) left available now. These are £20 each or 10

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are only left available in black at £25 each and mottled at £35 each! Some have started laying now!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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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 to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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Currently have some point of lay hens for sale Have 2 Pekin frizzle £40 each or 2 for £75 Lot of pimento hens £35 each ot 2 for £65 Banevelder £35 each Cream Legbar who lay cream eggs £35 each Brahma £40

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Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay hens of various Hybrid and pure breeds. Next batch of hens are available on 22nd of Feb 2026. Early booking is recommended as numbers are limited

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Coloured hybrids pullets all female 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed light Sussex, black rock, speckled marans, bluebell and copper black marans 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

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16 week old point of lay ISA Brown and Dekalb white hens. 15 available. Not sure why I have to use 100 characters

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Three polish cockerels for sale, they get on well but happy to sell individually. 2 white one and 1 black and white one. £15 each.

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Our rooster and hens have had lots of babies so we are looking for new homes. We have a mix of male and female. Handled a lot with children And socialised with dogs My instagram is Brentwood.Silkies

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Young Pure Pakistani Aisl Not keen on his colour hence the sale. Very temperamental just come out of moult. Contact me for more info

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Salmon faverolles, buff Orpington’s, cream legbars, marans, double laced barnevelders, pekins, olive eggers. Range of ages, chicks from £12, pullets £30 upwards. Near Milton Keynes
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.