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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Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

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🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

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I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************

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I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the

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A lovely group of Brahma x Warren hybrid chickens available – strong, hardy birds combining the size and calm temperament of Brahmas with the excellent egg-laying ability of Warrens. These chickens a

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Available from April 20th Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. SPENNYMOOR. UK

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Need rehoming already got one cockeral and got no space or another shed for it collection only if I stressed message me no messers

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I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any

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Pekin chicks colours include Buff chance of frizzle Black mottled chance of frizzle Blue / blue mottled chance of frizzle Red We also have some usa silkies available And buff orpington chicks ava

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Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Cockrell looking for new home good with hens but we have decided to only keep one cockrell rather than two. Collection only or delivery within 5 miles of ripon.

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Eating and drinking fine day olds white silkies £8 each I also have 2x week old white silkies £8 each All unsexed and require heat until 6 weeks old

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Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.

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Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl

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For Sale: 2 x Beautiful 6-Month-Old Blacktail Hens – Perfect Pets & Excellent Layers! Looking for friendly, easy-to-keep hens that will make great additions to your garden and provide you with plenty

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Guinea Fowl un sexed suspect males nice to have running around x4 £10each Last years birds, relatively quiet

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Now sold. So have started a waiting list please message if interested will have hatching eggs also available shortly

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We have day old buff Orpingtons up to 4 weeks old buff Orpingtons these are all unsexed Picture of parents in pictures We also have various pekin and usa silkie chicks hatching daily too inbox f

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One leghorn, one hybrid crested rock hen both fantastic layers. Only selling due to a change in personal circumstances. They are two lovely chickens who come running out to see you when they hear you.
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.