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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Available now fully vaccinated Polish bantams Laced polish bantams Pekin bantams Silkie bantams £35 each or 3 for £100 Bahamas Salmon Faverolles £45 each or 3 for £130 All fully vaccinated

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These gorgeous black chicks are growing up right in my kitchen brooder, where they are handled frequently every single day. From their very first days they’ve been gently picked up, spoken to and cared for closely — which makes a huge difference to their future personality. Chicks raised this way grow into calm, confident, friendly birds that are used to people and far mo

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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from end off February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White st

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This young boy is getting a little too big for his boots , its time he leaves the flock to a loving home with his own girls . Has been hand raised from egg but his twin and dad wont be fond of him muc

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Nicknamed rambo for the way he kachowed out of his egg , this lively boy is being bullied by his dad and is a lover not a fighter. We are starting to think his dad is jealous as bruce senior has a fac

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Trio of birds used for breeding have positive attributes great posture and shiny feathers only getting them gone as I want to try a new breed and need their pen space

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White Adeel young hen for sale selling due change of circumstances she’s a lovely friendly hen pure white

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SOLD MORE SVAILABLE SOON PLEASE ASK TO BE OUT ON WAITING LIST Day old silkie chicks available Lovely friendly little birds from healthy parents Ready for new homes On chick crumb and will need to

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I have a total of 6 hens and a rooster (in total 7 chickens) for sale. The hens lay eggs but as of recently they've been laying them some place in my garden as I have them open during the day. They mu

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This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.

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Pure Bred Buff Orpington Cockerels Range of 3 months to 9 months old Lovely strong built Fluffy and friendly Looking for there new homes

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We have 4 bantam cockerels looking for new homes. They were a surprise clutch and are just over 4 months old. Their mothers are Pekins (either speckled or black) and their father looks like an old Eng

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My lovely bunch of brahma chickens are now ready to find there forever new homes lovely colouring, quite tame already, lovely natured chickens

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Free to a good home. Unfortunately we have too many cockerels. Good looking boys and ready to start mating.

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Selling my shamo chicken due to can't look after anymore. Collection from Birmingham b44. Serious buyers please

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Bluebells, Speckledys, white star, light sussex, silver sussex, Columbian black tails, rhode rocks, dark egg and blue egg layers and more.... Available Feb - September - pre-order now for when you wa

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aka warrens, brown layers, commercial browns, ISA browns. At point of lay (18 weeks old). Vaccinated, wormed etc. Collection only from Stafford/Uttoxeter area- we do not deliver!

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Three pairs of ko Chicken they are around seven months old please no time waste Worcestershire area they are only sold in pairs 150 a pet collection only

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Mixed laying hens just starting to lay 21 weeks old now Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Buff Orpington Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers too All breeds available as just hens,pairs or trios

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18 week old pullets vaccinated not long until POL varying colours of brown friendly little chickens lots available

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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the momen

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Beautiful young silkie pullets and cockerels ready for mew home. X2 white pullets X1 black pullet X1 blue pullet X1 partridge pullet X3 males which black/partridge £25 per pullet, males £5 or will
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.