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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White leghorn hens in full lay, really good layers, approx 2 years old. Selling as have too many. £4 each
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White silkie hen looking for a new home. She lays eggs. Unfortunately I’m having to rehome her as she is being picked on by the other hens so I’ve had to separate her from the group. Rather than k

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We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 280 - 320 eggs per year Breeds Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Speckledys Bluebe
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super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because he is very loud and i have been getting compl

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I have 7, Two week old roosters looking for new homes, they will still require heat. They are pure crested cream legbar (blue eggs), Welsh summer x crested cream legbar (green eggs) and copper black m

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I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any

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For sale 1 day old chicks mix breed of Sussex ,Wellsummer,Plymouth rock, hybrid warren. I have 19x Leeds 07592698805

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We have some of our ex commercial laying hens available. Still laying well. Been looked after to a very high standard and nd are a good weight. 10 or more hens £2.50 each. Forever homes only.

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Cockrell looking for new home good with hens but we have decided to only keep one cockrell rather than two. Collection only or delivery within 5 miles of ripon.

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I have 3 cream legbar roos free to good home born 14.2.26. We hatched a batch and these are the surplus

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Pekin Bantans Bobtails & Frizzles available. Last years birds hatched July 25 hens just started laying. All beautiful quality birds, happy, healthy, tame and very friendly as all hand reared in our b

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Here I have a aseel x shamo cockerel for sale and 3 hens. Hatched around October last year. £100 for the cock and £50 each for the hens.

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Unfortunately we are looking to rehome our cockerel, we can’t keep due to noise and living in a built up area.

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Selling 2 roosters and 2 hens with a chicken coop and enclosed run. Ideal starter setup for anyone looking to keep chickens. Everything included: • Chicken coop • Enclosed chicken run • 2 roosters

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We have a batch of day old chicks arriving 8th of April. Sexed at the hatchery so guaranteed female. White stars and bovan browns. Can offer a discount on 4 or more chicks.

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Chick availability On heat USA bearded silkies, day old chicks Vorwerk, day old chicks X2 brahmas, 2 week X2 vorwerk, 2 week Coming off heat this week X9 silkies, 5 weeks X3 Brahmas, 5 wee

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We have a lovely batch of white stars ready now. They have just started laying beautiful white eggs, and looked after properly these hens are egg laying machines. They have been reared in small batche

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Pure Breed salmon faverolle hens and roosters the hens for sale are approaching 6 months old, near point of lay - £30 each can do a trio - 2 hens, 1 rooster for £60 have some beautiful rooters for

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I have silkied , mottled mix & Frizzle/ straight mix. 6 eggs £25 I post out every day using royal mail tracked Fantastic hatch rate , I have loads of happy customers on my f bo ok group 😀 west yor

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Beautiful, well bred unusual Polish variety. Well mannered Roo starting to cover the ladies and easy to handle. Available to collect from Beverley.

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Hello, I have a silkie rooster for sale as I have too much rooster. He is 10 months old and is great with other hens or roosters.

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Chicks hatching everyday all in great health and condition. Amazing breed of chickens great egg layers. Large birds can also provide pictures of mother hen and father. Great being handled very friendl

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Baby chicks really cute and friendly £8 each fo chick they are unsex as too young .. so cute and fluffy

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Guinea Fowl un sexed x4 £20each Buff Naked Neck bantams male and females £15each Buff Orpington Cockerals £15each Last years birds, relatively quiet
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.