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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Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 13 weeks old.£30 for girls and £10 for boys Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Fri

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Bantams hens 22 week old Fully vaccinated Recently wormed Breeds Pekins £35 black, lavender cuckoo, lavender, cuckoo Sablepoots £35 black, lavender cuckoo, porcelain Gold Dutch £35 USA si

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My gorgeous silkie ,polish ,frizzle polish ,mixed ,boys or girls in a pairs or individual .13 ,17 and 24 weeks old ,healthy diet ,accommodated outside ,on day time Price start with £10 for boys and £

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One day old silkie chicks. They will be going into their brooder today. Mum and dad are our backyard pets. Sex unknown, silkies are impossible to sex at this age.

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Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee

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Cockeral frazzler is around 1 yrs old in his full prime. Cockeral silkie bantam white and Ginger. Ginger, silkie bantam. Sex unknown Speckally white, silkie bantam. Sex unknown Speckally black/brown.

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Silkie feathered serama hen with 3 araucana crossbreed chicks 8days old £40 18 week old Le Bresse cockerels and hens ready for processing or adding to your laying flock. Docile and entertaining breed

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Silkie, pekin and Orpington chicks available - these are now 2-3 weeks old and doing really well We also have adult hens and growers available in various breeds

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Hi everyone, sadly we have to sell our beautiful cockerels due to space issues. They have been lovely chickens to us and hope they can be too for its next owners!

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Have 8 silkie bantam chicks about 2/3 months old and 3 fully grown silkie bantams too. Contact me for more information. Willing to deliver if multiple is bought.
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.