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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Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode
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4 Baby chicks 1 week old left Blue and olive egg layers £15 each Hatches every two weeks Chicks and ducklings message to enquire Also offer holiday sitting

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Guaranteed female chicks available from the 8th may Light Sussex . Rhode rock . Barred rock . Plenty available message to order Minimum purchase is 2 £7.50 each
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About 10 months old already laying eggs Eggs came from Pakistan mianwali blood Got more pictures and videos if needed
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For sale pol lohmann brown chickens 19 weeks old ready to start laying anytime now lovely friendly birds all vaccinated and wormed great egg layers Deal if buying 10 or more
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Wonderful silkie hatching eggs from my trio. Currently I only have white but in future I might have other colours available. £18 per 6. Can do 24hr tracked at extra cost.
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Hatched 28th and 29th April Old English game bantams Barred rock Black rock Amber Minimum of 2 Wrexham

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Priced between £6 to £9 each Message for prices various breeds available Silkie . Light Sussex . Chocolate Orpington. Black Orpington. Hatched on the 23rd April. Plenty to choose from Min
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We are very proud to be DEFRA APHA approved registered our birds are being born and raised on my premises situated in a beautiful Cheshire countryside rural SHAVINGTON village located near the primary
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3 little chicks for sale. Not sure about the gender. We got them for friends but unfortunately we can't keep them
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Got a good natured mixed breed cock for sale. He is in need of his own brood now. He has lovely temperament like his dad. Any questions please ask. I will need proof of setup and hens before letting h
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6 weeks old on 1st of May. Dad was an exchequer leghorn and mum was an olive egger. Had been spending the day outside and coming in at night. Should be able to stay outside from Next week 6 weeks
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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each
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I have 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters looking for homes. If you would like one or the other let me know or both. They need to be going onto growers food now as well. I have a brand new bag avai
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3 buff Sussex laying hens Laying well 1 year olds Vaccinated £25 each
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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars
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Ayam Cemani roosters looking for new coops. Lovely colours and temperments. Good quality, great addition to your flock.. 16 - 24 weeks ish .
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Beautiful 5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have 1 lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £3 each
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Guaranteed female chicks for sale, all chicks are healthy, active, well cared for. They are very friendly. These chicks come from a very good egg layering breed and will make excellent future layers.
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8 day old chicks available My hens are a lovely mix of Polish and Silkie in a variety of beautiful colours. They’re running with a **Frizzle cockerel** and a **Silkie cockerel** (both pictured), so
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Gorgeous silkies most brindle but have a few which are white bearded with blue grey feet which are females prices vary £10 unsexed and 40 for white bearded females and 20 for other mixed females
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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
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.