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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Silkies - 16 Weeks Old - READY NOW We have some lovely silkies available now. Lots of Pullets, a few cockerels available too. White, paint, black, blue (some younger golds and gold partridge will be ready soon too) Collection from RAUNDS - North Northamptonshire/ Cambridgeshire border ALL BIOSECURITY MEASURES ARE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.

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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 want them. We do not delivery sorry - its collect only . We are located in between Stafford & Uttoxeter. See website for more details. www.chartleychucks.co.uk

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These are unsexed 6 week olds. They are lovely. Three brown and white, two black and white and one mainly black. All friendly. £10 each or £30 for all 6. Also a 6 week old copper marran believed to

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Very pretty. Not at all viscous, in fact very nervous of people. Dad is the speckled black and white cockerel in the 3rd to last picture. Mum is either the grey or black pekin, in the last and 2nd fro

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2 or more Black pullets 4 blue males 1 white male 2 mixed males More females available if interested Show quality Good breeding Good egg fertility Good egg layers

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6 Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie h@tching eggs from a proven fertile flock. Birds are healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian in

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Hi! I have 2x polish bantam cockerels for sale and 1 Japanese bantam for sale! All friendly and don’t peck at you. Friendly to the hens too. For sale is the white frizzle and the black frizzle. Still

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Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops 🐥 I have a lovely selection of Bantam Silkie chicks available to loving pet homes. They are currently on heat, eating and drinking well, and thriving

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APHA Registered. Available for collection from ST18 0RB, Pasturefields., Stafford. Colombian and Silver/Black Pekin Bantam pullets. Aug & Sept 2025 Hatched. Guaranteed as Female. These are strong, he

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Show pure breed lines big old English Orpington - Chocolate Cockerel (born in February 2025) £30. Mix breed Orpington - Chocolate/black splashed pullet with cockerel (born in August 2025) selling fo

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I have a trio, consisting of an unrelated Black Cockerel with 2 pullets, or possibly 4 pullets as required, from very well bred, show quality parents. These are placid birds, which will lay beautiful

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Brahma chickens white and black rock can be more money for different types of breeds One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

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🌟 Beautiful Bantam Cockerel – Silkie × Bantam Lacewing Wyandotte – £10 🌟 This handsome little bantam cockerel is looking for his new home! He’s a striking Silkie × Bantam Lacewing Wyandotte cross,

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🌟 Gorgeous Golden Cockerel – Brown Ranger Hybrid × Silkie (from Golden Spangled Appenzeller Hen) – £10 – South Worcestershire 🌟 This stunning medium-sized young cockerel is ready for his new home.
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.