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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Lavender Orpington and Brahama cockerels need new home well tempered but are too big for our little run they have just come of age

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Silkie hatching eggs for sale 6 for £15 Chicks available also Point of lay available Breeding pairs also available We are based just outside of Haywards Heath. For more info please contact Natasha - ************

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Chocolate Orpington breeding trio 2 hens 1 cockeral Unrelated laying well Good fertility £90 for the trio

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Silkie chicks just hatched this week. Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s & the prolific laying leghorns.
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Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information

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Silkie chicks £9 each Light Sussex £6 each Chocolate Orpington £8 each Black Orpington £8 each Hatched on the 23rd April Minimum purchase is 2 Also some older black Orpington’s available
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Healthy, well-cared-for point of lay hens ready to start producing eggs soon. Ideal for anyone looking to start or expand their flock. Available Breeds: Needwood Magpies Light Sussex These hens are

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Stunning cockerel for sale. He is the best boy and is very protective of his women, he's always alert and aware of his surroundings making sure to keep his hens safe and making sure to let them know

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We have a great selection of different colours available ⭐️speckled ⭐️bluebells ⭐️copper star ⭐️light susex ⭐️ex chequer All female , all vaccinated £20 Pol - warrens £20 Pol coloureds £25 Wa

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We have white stars available , they have just started laying some wonderful white eggs. Lovely chickens ready to find there new homes all vaccinated

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Pure aseel stag for sale, healthy and active bird. No health issues, selling due to having no time to look after. I also have standard laying hens which lay daily if interested. Message me for price p

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Not yet point of yet but good strong birds growing well. Having to sell as we’ve decided to no longer keep chickens for personal reasons. Price is per bird.

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We have 2 jersey Giant pure white roosters for sale. Hatched with 4 females but we can’t keep the roosters sadly because of where we live. Happy to sell separately. Both have the run of a large ar
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Faverolles are a French breed & are very distinctive with a salmon colour, bearded chests & 5 toes. They have a quiet & docile temperament happy in any size garden. They are ideal for first time chick
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Day old buff orpingtons up to 2 weeks old £10 each Must have heat plate or lamp They will Need chick crumb Heat for 6 weeks and to be kept inside We also have pekin bantams
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After being very successful and having a lot of chicks to grow on I’m offering some spare LF Cochin chickens out to new homes. These are on the rare breeds list and are huge birds! Cockerels temperam

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Hello, we are currently selling 26 baby chicks, which are pekin bantam polish mix chicks as well as silkies chicks. They are over a week old now (Born: 12/4/2026) but some were born a bit later and ar

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I’ve got 10 modern langshan chicken for sale 3 males and 7 females mixed ages from show winning stock

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Sexed usa pullets 14 weeks old chocolate Off heat and living outside Beautiful pullets Message for more information Could also do a pair pullet and a young cockerel

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2x 2 week old LF Brahma chicks. 1 Gold Partridge, 1 possibly dark.Need heat set up for a few weeks yet. Unsexed, must go together. Price for both
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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 12 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. F

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Day-old guaranteed female chicks for sale. All chicks are healthy, active, and well cared for. They are very friendly and have been regularly handled by children These chicks come from a very good hi

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Pure breed salmon Favourell boy. He is great at caring for his flock, great fertility, we have had lots of beautiful chicks. He is pure breed, so beautiful colours. I also have fertile eggs at £1 ea
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.