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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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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Silkie chicks 8-10 weeks old unsexed. Due to time of year they will need a heat lamp and accommodation out of wind and rain so knowledgeable homes only please. Strictly no returns. £12 each.

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Tiny,child sized, Serama bantams.Smallest chickens in the world.Good type,adult hens £18,grower hens £15,cocks £10 .Good selection of colours,Offspring of those in photos.Defra (Alpha) registered.

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Beautiful chap, sweet temperament, hatched by one of our broody's. Can can for free on his own or can go with a hen for £30.

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Young Verile Cockeral looking for his own flock! We hatched him ourselves, born in March 2025. We just have too many cockerals. Collection in Godstone ASAP

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I’m moving houses and I can’t take my birds with me. Only selling to good bird keepers, these birds are not for the pot Adult ASEEL TRIO 1 Aseel cross rooster(75% Aseel 25%Black Rock) 2 Pure bred Ase

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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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Looking for fluffy and friendly chickens? These are Unhatched Silkie chicken eggs! Silkie chickens are a heritage breed prized for their soft, silky feathers, small size, and docile nature. Our Silkie

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They are now around 6/7 weeks of age. Three Silkie purebred chickens with an approx 4 litre bucket of chick food. Honestly, we dont know what their genders are yet. They are soft and fluffy, but as gr

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I have two spare fantastic breeding French marans cockerels They were both hatched from one of the darkest eggs in the Netherlands top breeders I also have a Marbar cockerel same age olive egg produ

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3 silkies mix Cockrels available for free to a good home. 7.5 months old Collection from farnborough

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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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I have a lovely rooster, and he needs a new home, he’s under 6 Months old You’re welcome to come and see him, his is a mix between I believe a polish and a silky. North London N13 area

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Bantam Wyandotte & Wyandotte-cross hens and cockerels for sale, all hatched this year. Our chickens are organically reared, completely free range and are extremely robust and healthy. Wyandottes are

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Currently have light Sussex mum with 8 lovely mixed chicks for sale Selling chicks as £10 or 8 chicks and mum for £110 Really good mum and she just 9 months old

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Mixed breed of laying birds at point of lay. And Unsexed chicks available. Collection colegate west sussex. Raised outdoors naturally.

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! PLEASE READ FULL DESC ! 4x 5 week old DISCOUNTED Silkie chicks available for sale in Hounslow! Breeds include: -4x White Silkies £10 each Collection from Hounslow TW5 Minimum of 2 chicks should

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We have some lovely point of lay hybrid coloured layers available - aged 18-19 weeks £25 each hen

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Chicken for sale Orpington’s buff Lavender Gold laced £45-£55 Brahmas £45-£55 Pekins from £25 Hybrids from £25 Polish trio Pekin trio Serama pair Other chicks and chickens available Quails availa

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5 beautiful bantam cockerels with golden plumage looking for good home. gentle and cuddley. 3 months old. Available at £5 each. Please let us know if you would like any further information. We woul

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We’re looking to rehome our beautiful, healthy rooster as he’s outgrown his current environment at school and has become too large (and a little too protective!) to keep safely with us. He’s a stunni

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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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Hens for sale free range very good layers they are in very good health get eggs every day only selling as have others

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A mix of female and male chooks, Brahmas, bantams and frizzles- all born before April- moving house so down sizing numbers - starting £20- Brahmas pullets £50
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.