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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These 2 girls are available now very healthy lovely birds , the price is for the pair, please bring a suitable carrier for them, and collection only Ss09aa
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White silkie hen looking for a new home. She lays eggs. Unfortunately I’m having to rehome her as she is being picked on by the other hens so I’ve had to separate her from the group. Rather than k

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pure silkie bantam chicks bred from silver and black hens over gold cockerel, still need heat for several weeks, £7 each or all 6 £35

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We have some of our ex commercial laying hens available. Still laying well. Been looked after to a very high standard and nd are a good weight. 10 or more hens £2.50 each. Forever homes only.

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I have 3 cream legbar roos free to good home born 14.2.26. We hatched a batch and these are the surplus

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Unfortunately we are looking to rehome our cockerel, we can’t keep due to noise and living in a built up area.

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We have a batch of day old chicks arriving 8th of April. Sexed at the hatchery so guaranteed female. White stars and bovan browns. Can offer a discount on 4 or more chicks.

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We have a lovely batch of white stars ready now. They have just started laying beautiful white eggs, and looked after properly these hens are egg laying machines. They have been reared in small batche

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I have some stunning mixed hybrid day old chicks available 🐥 £8 each unsexed I won’t sell chicks on their own. Collection Southend on sea Essex. Will do discount for large quantities of chi

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Chicken for sale 20£ each 60£ for all .Two of them are laying eggs right now. 1 rhodo island red 2 speckled 1 warren

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Have a lovely range of mixed hybrids hatching eggs at £2 per egg. I post by Royal Mail 24hr tracked. Or collection is Southend on sea Essex. I only send out fresh eggs and post Monday to Thursday.

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18 month old white star hens for sale good laying hens just coming out of malt but still laying plenty of eggs daily will do a deal on 50 or more

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A large selection of mixed game birds american game cross and oxford game cross all last years birds just started laying but laying well make good broody hens nice looking birds £10 each can deliver i

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Due to house move, I want to rehome my pet Serama chicken.He is called Precious, he is fully indoor pet chicken. He is very friendly and cuddly. If you love to give him a home, please get in touch wi

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3 absolutely beautiful Serama roosters for sale. All have been hatched by their mums and raised by them for the first 6 weeks, they still live with their mums and dad but unfortunately 3/4 eggs turns

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Brahma large fowl and bantam Silkie feathered pekin Lavender pekin Marans Prices range £10-£20 Good quality

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Lots of canaries . Mixed colours available Good healthy canaries , this years breeds ,Sheffield s35 ****************** Price each .
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.