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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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, I have four lemon Millefleur and two gold Millefleur hens. If you

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Various breeds Bluebell green eggers white cream legbar appelenzer the last one so are £10 each or all 15 for £120
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Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

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available for collection or ready for delivery 4 brahma eggs £3/each 6 pekin bantam eggs £3/each 6 olive eggers eggs £3/each 20 mixed breed (lucky dip ) £2/each postage ,next day delivery with royal mail High-quality fertile hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for chickens. Our birds are regularly checked and kept in clean, spacious conditions to ensure

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I had 2 silkies for sale to good homes. I hatched these from eggs myself. Unfortunately I need to rehome at least 1 as I only have a 2 females and the males will fight. They have good temperament and love some fuss. Great with kids and cats
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I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod
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Beautiful bantam mum with 15 Pekin bantam chicks for sale Can sell chicks as each £12 or full set 15 chicks and mum for £200 Based in se9 No time wasters plz also if not available I will remove the
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Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £10 12 eggs for £20 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including

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For sale 3 Indian/cornish bantam game birds hatched 12th April. Unsexed mum and dad pictured £6 each located North Benfleet area

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We are reluctantly having to move on our lovely little flock of 8 hens and 1 cockerel. The hens are Warrens, or Warren mix, plus 1 white hen. We get on average 6-7 eggs a day. All healthy as you can

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Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please mes
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Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5
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Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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Some are buff and some are speckled - mixed colours and sex. Photos included of parents. Successful hatching 15/18. Happy to sell fertile eggs too - £10 for 6, plus P&P. Chicks are £10 each.

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Pekin bantams available all hens are laying. £20 for hens £10 for cockerels. Last years hatch and all healthy.

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I have 2 bantam chicks that are 2 weeks old and 12 more hatching on 17/04/2026 The 2 weeks old ones are £17 and the ones hatching are £15 each. I ALSO HAVE BANTAM HATCHING EGGS £4 FOR 6 AND £5 SHIPPIN

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We need to sell as was sold to us as a female. Loves a cuddle once you’ve got hold of him! ************

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Bought as a POL hen but recently found out she was a cockerel. Unfortunately we can’t have a cockerel where we are. Looking for a loving home for him where he can live his best cockerel life. Around 2
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Currently have some black Pekin hens for sales All in lay To many of ggs right now and need the space for chicks Selling each £35 or two for £60 Based in se9

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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 vacci

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Goldlines pullets POL Lovely friendly hybrid hens meaning they are prolific layers laying in excess of 300 eggs a year £20 each or 10 for £150 All feed, bedding and poultry supplies in available
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Hybrid laying hens POL Nice variety of hybrids available 🌈 🐔Cooper black Maran (deep rich brown egg layers) £30 ea 🪺Cotswold legbar (Blue eggs) £30 ea 🫒Olive egger (Olive coloured eggs) £30 🐔

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Fertile eggs from healthy, purebred Silkie chickens. Well cared for and ideal for hatching. ✨ Good fertility ✨ colours dad (white), mum (black) 📍 Collection only RM14 💬 Price: 6 🥚 x£18 📩 Messag

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This little bantam broody has hatched 15 chicks which she is looking after very well she is very protective of them she’s currently on chick crumb which the chicks are eating with her
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.