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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Kings Lynn Collection only Sold in pairs Nice young birds Wheaton set also available Pm me for more

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Brahma/ bovan friendly cockerel used to all age people and dogs. We also have his hens 25 bovan browns and hybrids good egg layers. Looking for a new home. Message me Any questions.

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Mostly hatched mid August other than one cockerel, can't change age on ad. Most recent photos taken Christmas Day (first 6). These chicks come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted

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Can't changed bird age on advert - these remaining birds were all hatched 25th July. Most recent photos taken Christmas Day. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of large fowl Brahma. 1 male

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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 care

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Our beautiful and handsome cockerel needs a new home. He is very gentle to hens and children. We’re moving home and can’t take him. He cockado’s just a little in the morning and it’s a lovely sound.

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2 dark silver Brahma hens available! £50 each or £95 for the 2 of them together! Also 1 last lemon Brahma cockerel available for £10! Make sure you look at all the photos to see the other fancy bree

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Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you

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These came into rescue after being found abandoned. 2 old English game bantams In full health and bonded brothers. Lovely little characters, 1 quite shy and the other runs for a cuddle. Would prefe

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Beautiful Pekin girls available at £45 each or 2 for £85! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collec

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3 beautiful roosters are looking for new homes. Young roosters trying to crow. Small, suitable for yard decoration.

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We have 2 beautiful and healthy cockrels looking for a new home. Both of them hatched on 17th June 2025 so they are less than 5 months old. Collection from Grantham, £25 each or sensible offer

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Brazilian Shamo aseel Very beautiful, healthy and quality hen. Shamo hen is £100. Bengam aseel cockerel is 10 months old. Very healthy. Good quality hen and cockerel. Cockerel £130

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One rooster left, he is a big beautiful boy around 4months old now. He really needs his own girls ❤️

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4 hens ready for breeding they're healthy, beautiful and excellent for breeding. £22 each hen not all of them.

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Gold line pullets. 8 weeks old, Female. Beautiful colours, blonde/cream/gold. healthy and vaccinated. Excellent layers. Eight pounds each.Also available , 10 brown hens age 12 months . Still laying t

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6 months old purebred copper black maran cockerel. Lovely nature. Unfortunately we can’t keep him due to neighbours.

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Lovely clean birds Fully vaccinated and wormed Great egg layers 18 wks old £12 each Collection only PE13 area Grab yourself a bargain selling fast not many left now
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.