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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Due to bereavement we have 30 laying hens that are in need of re homing they are good layers and come with some mash/pellets. Thay can be seen anytime during the day and can be ready to collect with a days notice.

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Pekin bantams and light Sussex bantams available mix colours . Point of lay

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Point of lay Brahma hens available some amazing colours

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Pure breed copper maran cockerel. well loved bird, we've brought him up since being a day old chick

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Due to house move, I want to rehome my pet Serama chicken.He is called Precious, he is fully indoor pet chicken. He is very friendly and cuddly. If you love to give him a home, please get in touch wi

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3 absolutely beautiful Serama roosters for sale. All have been hatched by their mums and raised by them for the first 6 weeks, they still live with their mums and dad but unfortunately 3/4 eggs turns

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I have silkie , Polish, cream legbar chicks available to pre order. Will need to be kept under heat lamp. £10 each. Discount available for multiple purchases Hatching eggs also available from sil

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Two Lovely pekin cross hens, laying well, friendly and easy to handle. Only selling as I’ve decided to breed purebreds instead and don’t have the room for everything. Price is per bird

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1 cockerel Brown/golden colour Friendly around people, never demonstrated any aggression. Had him since he was a chick, has had regular free run of our large garden. Has been raised around children.

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3 young buff pekin cockerels, home bred easy to handle and ready to go with their own hens. Price is per bird

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Malaysian Serama fresh hatching eggs These tiny beautiful chickens have lots of personality They are amazing and so simple to Look after All of the eggs we post are freshly Laid X 6 eggs are £

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4 available, very good looking and hand reared friendly birds. Have all fully matured and have tail feathers. Very quiet natured and tame

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We have hatched a batch of silkie chicks. Defra registered promises. These birds are perfect for your backgarden as they are smaller and great to interact with children. Silkies are little bundles of

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Lots of canaries . Mixed colours available Good healthy canaries , this years breeds ,Sheffield s35 ****************** Price each .

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Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £15, 12 eggs £30. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma

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Mostly hatched mid August other than one cockerel. Most recent photos taken start of January. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sablepoot/Sabelpoot booted bantams. 5 females available, bla

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I have a small number of silkie chicks available. 3 left available 1 partridge showgirl 1 partridge standard 1 white with pale ginger head standard All are unsexed Collection from Bunny, Nottingham.

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We are reluctantly looking for a new home for our 2 chickens, they are 4 years old and lay beautiful blue eggs.

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POL Whitestars pullets 20 weeks old. £12 each. Blackrocks 10 weeks old. £10 each. All female and very friendly and very good egg layers. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transpo

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we are sadly moving house and need to rehome are Cockerel will need a box with pick up if close enough we can do delivery

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Game birds for sale pm young birds selling due to not having much space for them and time text ************ price and more info

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2 silkies and 2 Americans for sale they are well looked after message for more details £30 each or 2 for £55

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If you are just getting started and fancy a pair of hens.. these are a beautiful couple..bred here they have been inseparable since being tiny chicks. We nicknamed then Hinge and Bracket as they are s

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Beautiful plumage, great temperament and fantastic breeder.. this boy has it all; looks, charm and virility.. would make a great addition to an all female coup but lives peacefully with other cockerel
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.