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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🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £18.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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Bantam Wyandotte & Wyandotte-cross hens for sale, all hatched summer 2025. We have pale buff & off-white for sale. Our chickens are organically reared, completely free range and are extremely robust and healthy. Wyandottes are a friendly, docile, heritage breed which are excellent layers, having the advantage of laying all year, unlike bantam breeds such as Pekins whic

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Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

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A young stunning white Leghorn cockerel and two cross breed hens, cock bird hatched June 25 , hens are about two years old .

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Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

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Hi I hatched a few Pekin bantams this year under broodie bantam hens. I have quite a few black and some blue. They are beautiful and healthy hens from a mixed flock of pekins. I have various age

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I’m giving up my hens. I have a selection of coloured bantoms point of lay and a couple of older girls. Eglu Cube, and walk in run available. I also have 2 cockerels if you wanted them included.

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3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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A handsome rooster who was hatched by one of my own hens (13 August 2025) The only reason I am giving him away is to prevent inbreeding with his 4 sisters who are almost grown up. So he is looking for

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We have upto 40 Warren hens available for sale. 4 weeks old. We are located in East Worldham Gu343au

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We are in a position where we reluctantly need to re-home our flock, through no fault of their own. We have 6 mixed breed chickens, and a cockerel. All must go together. We live in a residential area,

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I need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

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x1 White Leghorn x2 Rhode Rock x1 20kg layers pellets x1 Poultry Drinker x1 Poultry Feeder x1 Bag of Chicken Grit x1 Bag of Hay for nesting Fully vaccinated lovely laying hens that are for sale. The

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Currently have below breeds all in lay now 1.2 Brahma one blue and Colombian each £45 or 2 for £80 2. 2 gold laced barnvelders £40 each or 2 for £70 2 point of lay warren each £30 or 2 for £55 2 copp

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We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

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We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

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4 lavender araucana x black and copper maran cockerels looking for new homes and hens of their own to love and protect. Developing their lovely golden and copper neck feathers. Last 2 photos are curre

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Seling my gorgeous flock of Pekin Bantams due to moving overseas. I have a Millefleur breeding group, Cuckoo breeding group and lots of hens, pullets and POL'S available for good homes. Please get in
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.