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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I got these 2 chickens about 10 months ago. Told they were female, but turns out they aren't. Must go as a pair
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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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Hi, I have 2 silkies that I'm unfortunately having to rehome due to a moving house situation. Cockerel and a hen. Both have been brought up around dogs and children. Tame, easy to handle. She lays egg

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🐣 Ayam Cemani Chicks for Sale £30 for the 2 together 🐣 I have 2 Ayam Cemani chicks available, as I’m keeping 2 myself. • 🖤 Rare breed • ❓ Sex unknown at this stage • ⚠️ Not show quality (both h
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Hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin and Silkie bantams. Most eggs will be full Pekin, some will be full Silkie or crosses of the two. Lovely range of colours including lavender. A

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Approx 2 year old. Only need to go as moving away and can't take poultry. Well handled. Must go together. Collection only.

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- We have silkie chicks hatched 28/2 available - latest hatch 14/3/ - Gorgeous colours available. - All our hens and cockerels can be seen on collection. - Leyland, Lancashire

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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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i have 1 olive egger 1 cream legbar 3 cooper marans 2 cheshire blue and 5 warrens all of them laying eggs

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12 x Aayam cemani hatching eggs , I will post via special delivery . They are fresh eggs from healthy chickens.

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Mixed Pekin hatching eggs. Excellent fertility rates and a range of chick colours can be seen in the photos. Collection or can be posted out in polystyrene boxes at a cost. I also have Silkie eggs but

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Adorable day-old bantam silkie chicks available – healthy, fluffy, and full of personality. Perfect for anyone looking to start or add to a small backyard flock. Hatched 12/03/26 The chicks are unsexe

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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥

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This is Freckle our Silkie / Bantam cross, he hatched last year and is just under a year old, due to us having 2 full grown silkie cockerels anyway we’ve decided it would be best to re-home freckles s

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Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can pr

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(Dark speckled eggs!) Chicks will be unsexed and require heat for 6 weeks. 🐥 About Black Copper Marans: ✨ Stunning black feathers with rich copper highlights ✨ Calm, hardy, and great for all ex

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cockerel looking for a new home. So he needs of some lovely hens . Pick up from Nelson Lancashire

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2 stunning polish bantam Roosters aged 35 weeks and 32 weeks. They need a new flock as I don't have room for them. £20 each

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Lavender pekin cockerel free to good home. I hatched him last year and he the only survivor. He is getting picked on and his feathers plucked by a couple of hens and needs his own fresh girls.

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I have 9 cream leg bars, aged 4 weeks available for new homes. Will need heat for 2 more weeks. Well handled and friendly birds

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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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1 day olds - 2 left 3 week olds - 4 left Bantam Cochins , will grow to be very fluffy 1 day olds and 3 week olds will Lay cream shelled eggs ! Also 2x 3 week old pure white leghorn- will grow to

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Chicks, adults, eggs available throughout the season. Currently a few Seramas and a couple of Legbars available, all chicks. DEFRA registered. Please bring your own transport box. Chicks need suppleme
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.