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.

Chickens
Here we have our very tame lovely male serama chickens.. they are the worlds smallest chicken breed .. we have 2 males for rehoming… they are very pretty.. £10 for both..

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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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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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2 male 2 female Can go separate but stay in pairs Good breeding Good egg layers Still laying now

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These are 2 males which need rehoming.. they are the worlds smallest chicken breed and make lovely pets.. they are not noises and have a very quiet crow..(WOULD LET A FEMALE GO WITH EACH MALE)

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I have a jersey giant I need to get rid off he is a big bird we have him inside and outside would need collecting this week not sure on definite age but we had him from baby and is about a year old

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Male white pure silkie 17 weeks old, his names Hei Hei 😆 we have him here on his own now and he needs some ladies! He’s a beautiful boy and so friendly…loves coming in the house! Great with the kids.
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.