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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If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

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Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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❤️❤️ B A N T A M C H I C K E N S ❤️❤️ Super cute Pilkies - Silkies x Pekins - gorgeous birds, friendly and chilled out, great little birds, only got this batch arriving next week - when they are

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7 unsexed usa silkies, black, blue and splash, ready to be outdoors. All must go together. Collection from Bacup Lancashire.

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My 2 gorgeous boys a black and white silkied serama and a blue silkie. Both in need of homes as I have too many roosters now. Safe quality homes only.

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🐣 USA Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 💡 All chicks will require heat for a few weeks 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

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I’m selling 10 mixed sex and beautiful colours silkie chicks 🐥 born 4th October they have been hand reared with love, they are the very fancy variety, mum and dad can be seen in the last photo, they

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Gorgeous Silkie Boy. Looking for his new flock. Hatched in June and raised in my garden by my broody hen. Only looking for a new home as I can't have a boy in the garden. Lovely temperament, not y

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I have a silkie cross white cockerel free to a good home, I also have afew more available so if you are interested please give me a message

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Lights Sussex cross silkie Hybrid chickens due to hatch in 10 days also have indian runner ducks due to hatch

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2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

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We are selling various point of lay trios. Lavender Pekins. Rhode Island Red. Buff Orpingtons. White Silkies.

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10 weeks old. They have beautiful markings and would make good cockerels for a herd will sell them at £10 each or both for £15

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Hergines - POL - Pure Breed From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of lay - Something for everyone All the breeds available are good layers and good healthy birds, ready

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White Leghorns - Large white egg layer Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Ell

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Just in 3-4 month old silkies available £30 each (1st and 2nd pic) Last silkies for the year. I also have jumbo & standard quail chicks for sale. Chicks & hens available. Hatching eggs available £10

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Sussex Hybrids - Good Layers Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly here to h

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Light Sussex Pure Breeds - POL Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND From a day old chick to 8 weeks

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Nova Browns / Warrens - Excellent Egg Layers Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND From a day old chic

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Bluebells - Hybrid - Point of Lays Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly her

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Stunning Silver Sussex Hybrids - Point of Lay Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi a

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Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling Po

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Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling P
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.