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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Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington Trio - Chocolate Cockerel with his two girls (born in February 2025) selling for £110. Mix breed Orpington Trio - Chocolate/black splashed pullets with

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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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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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‼️LAST BATCH OF THE YEAR ‼️ 🐔We have a range of hybrid point of lays available. 18 weeks old. 🐔 Bluebells, Light Sussex, Speckled and Black Coopers available! Guaranteed female. £15 each. Will a

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I have a very sweet trio of bufford brown cross with my naked neck silkie cockerel. Handled daily so very friendly. There's a brown naked neck roo and two hens (1 brown naked neck 1 black standard)

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4 lavender araucana x black and copper maran cockerels looking for new homes and hens of their own to love and protect. Developing their lovely golden and copper neck feathers. Last 2 photos are curre

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14 week old Frizzle Pekin pullet growers. Colours available: Blue Black Millefleur Lemon £30 each Collection from Maple Cross. PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER

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I have a variety of silkie chicks available, all hatched throughout this week. Colours include white, black, partridge, white with black splash, one ginger/buff and white/ginger REMAINING I HAVE 3 S

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AVAILABLE NOW - POINT OF LAY 🐓 Black Copper Marans £20 each 🐓 🐓Bluebells £18 each🐓 DISCOUNTS FOR 5 Hens ♥️ 19 Weeks Old ♥️Fully Vaccinated ♥️Wormed ♥️All hens (we do have a BCM cockerel looki

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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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Serema x Sussex bantam chickens. Two trios available - choice of white or black cockerel. One younger one older trio. Both this year's hatches. Pretty little garden birds. Very small in size. £50 per

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1 black Araucana POL 1 Indian cross English Game POL £30 each Collection from Maple Cross PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE BOX OR CARRIER
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.