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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Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

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🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens ( • 1 Buff Orpington hen • 1 Buff Orpington rooster (rare breed) About them: Gentle, friendly birds Buff Orpingtons are rare and very docile They don’t scratch up lawns

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🧡 For Sale: Healthy White Rooster 🐓 and Sussex Beautiful, strong two roosters looking for a new home! • Healthy, active, and well-fed • Bright red comb and clean plumage • Excellent for breeding or

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

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2 baby chicks in need of a desperate home! Unfortunately I don’t have the space 2 for £15 Also selling heat lamp with clamp that can attach to any surface for £15

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I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

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We have various Orpingtons. Lots at point of lay. Orpingtons @ POL - £50 Trio - £110 Orpingtons @ 14 weeks - £35 Cream Legbars @ 18 POL - £30 We are registered with the APHA.

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Three roosters available, date of birth is approximate as I didn’t hatch these birds, but took them on as they were going to be let out onto an estate. 2 left

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Lovely pure white cockerel very friendly free to a good home.

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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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I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

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1 x pair splash Brahmas £80 pair ( cockerel and hen) 1 x trio black Jersey giants £120 All hatched this May, lovely strong friendly birds. Not splitting hens only going as pairs.

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Free to a good home. Collection only from NR3 no delivery. Born in June 2025 and is fit and healthy

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I have some lavender Aracuna Hens and Cockeralls for sale. Just coming up to point of lay. Based near Corby.

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I have one black Austrolorp rooster as well as 2 bantam polish roosters that are completely free. I also have some mixed chickens around 12 weeks old that I can’t identify gender £5 per birds or £15

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Tentatively looking for a new home for my little flock. Will only be going to a family home. I am in no rush to get rid of them and if a suitable home is not found, they will be staying with me. 2

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Hatching eggs £1.50 each plus posting Cream legbar (blue egg layers) Black Copper Maran (dark brown eggs) Bearded silkies (cream egg layers) Legbar x copper maran (olive eggs)

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I have 6 white leghorn and 1 light Sussex who need a new home Ex battery hens have been free range now for a few months so they're only just starting to lay again I'd like them all to go together ple

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1x millefleur 1x lavender 1x millefleur frizzle Approx 1 year. Good layers. Used to free ranging and will happily follow you with a bucket! Only for sale as having to cut down numbers.

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Frizzle cross silkie bantam chicks for sale 10 each. Very good layers ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………..
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.