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 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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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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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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1 white serama cockerel Very friendly and excellent boy with a solid broad chest will excellent for breeding. Some very nice feature World’s smallest chickens. Now available for new £30 each

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Quad of silkie x birds, 3 hens (pure silkies) and 1 cock (silkie x pekin) used to breed broodys. All good birds, move forces house sale. Pm offers

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Blackrocks chickens for sale 11 weeks old. £10 each. All female and very friendly and very good egg layers. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

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5 Buff Orpington’s at 7 months old (Roo’s) £30 1 Rhode Island Red at 5 months old (Roo) £15 I do have 5 Lavender Leg Horn Chicks that are Roos (5 months old)

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available females £30 each males £15 trio of Muscovy ducks pol . Or a pair lavender and black ones also have blue few to choose from all last years hatch

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Guinea Fowl mixed sexes x6 £20each Buff Naked Neck bantams male and females £15each Miniature Old English Game Bantams Males and Females £15each Buff Orpington Cockerals £15each Last years birds,

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Aseal chickens cock and hen for sale this years stock will make a good breeding pair choice of two pair

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Salmon Faverolle Hens - £30 each - young birds, be ready for laying come spring - also some roosters available if needed for breeding - see pictures - viewing or questions welcome - the last picture

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Chickens for sale Bluebells Warrans Leghorne Light Sussex Black rock Vaccinated and wormed ************
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.