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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Pedigree, well bread lovely natured boys for sale to go to a good home! Hatched in September and only letting the 4 boys go because we have too many! Protective of there girls from predators, but with

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Lovely Pekin bantam hen grey (lavender) colour. She was hatched under my silkie back in July. Will be laying very soon once we have more light. Can send more pictures if required. All my hens spend lo

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These are all family and friends if they are the family they must be bought together you can message to see which are family and which are friends or siblings as they could get depressed with out ther

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Young chicks Unsexed Good egg layers Good breeding Show quality 3 hatched 15th Jan 1 hatched 2 days ago

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Stunning cockerel. Not his fault, as I have another cockerel already and not enough hens and space. He has to go as soon as possible. He can be an absolute sweetheart and is tame, can be a bit scared

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This young boy is getting a little too big for his boots , its time he leaves the flock to a loving home with his own girls . Has been hand raised from egg but his twin and dad wont be fond of him muc

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Nicknamed rambo for the way he kachowed out of his egg , this lively boy is being bullied by his dad and is a lover not a fighter. We are starting to think his dad is jealous as bruce senior has a fac

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Trio of birds used for breeding have positive attributes great posture and shiny feathers only getting them gone as I want to try a new breed and need their pen space

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White Adeel young hen for sale selling due change of circumstances she’s a lovely friendly hen pure white

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8 black French Maran chicks unsexed 2 days old born 31st January out off dark eggs 8 pound each them eggs in the photos northwich cheshire

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I have silkie , Polish, cream legbar chicks available to pre order. Will need to be kept under heat lamp. £10 each. Discount available for multiple purchases Hatching eggs also available from sil

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I have a total of 6 hens and a rooster (in total 7 chickens) for sale. The hens lay eggs but as of recently they've been laying them some place in my garden as I have them open during the day. They mu

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This stunning boy is looking for his forever home, he is very friendly as he was raised by my 3 young children, he has a bent claw but this doesn't stop him in anyway, he hatched like it.

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Malaysian Serama fresh hatching eggs These tiny beautiful chickens have lots of personality They are amazing and so simple to Look after All of the eggs we post are freshly Laid X 6 eggs are £

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Selling my shamo chicken due to can't look after anymore. Collection from Birmingham b44. Serious buyers please

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Reluctantly needing to rehome our stunning white silkie. Bought as a pullet hen and as matured has ended up being a cockerel. As we already have a cockerel, will need to rehome him. Good size. Bri

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Copper French Maran eggs for sale nice size coloured eggs off black and blue birds pick up preferred 25 pound a dozen

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Welcome to The Inchems Pet Poultry Breeder (the Inghams — named by our son 💛). We offer family-friendly chick starter bundles, perfect for families wanting to begin their backyard chicken journey wi

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2 or more Black pullets 1 blue male Lots of black males More females available if interested Show quality Good breeding Good egg fertility Good egg layers 20 for males 30 for females Can low

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Incubated silkies myself back in July. Need to rehome these two males. One as you can see is a Splash. Both easy to handle and are used to being feed by hand also. Just becoming too fruity now wit

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available females £30 each males £15 trio of Muscovy ducks pol . Or a pair lavender and black ones also have blue few to choose from all last years hatch

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Point of lay warrens / lohmann browns 18 weeks old These breeds will lay 300 - 320 plus eggs Very docile breeds All fully vaccinated Price £10 each 10 plus £9 each 20 plus £8 each Disc

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Bluebells Speckledys Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rocks Black tails £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each Also available Point of lay warrens/ lohmann browns £10 each 10 plus £9 each 20 p

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X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels Four months old Had them from eggs, hatched in August 2025 Very friendly Available immediately Collection only
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.