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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They are 4 to 6 weeks old, born on the 27th of May 2026. Free Collection, if you want more detail, please message on this website, or via Whatsapp or Text on ************
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For sale pol lohmann brown chickens 19 weeks old ready to start laying anytime now lovely friendly birds all vaccinated and wormed great egg layers Deal if buying 10 or more
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Ayam Cemani roosters looking for new coops. Lovely colours ans temperments. Good quality great addition to your flock.. 4 are 16/17 weeks 1 is 20 weeks 1 is 23 weeks
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Pita Pinta Asturiana Hatching Eggs - Rare, traditional Spanish breed – increasingly hard to find in the UK. Beautifully marked birds with calm, friendly temperaments, perfect for both beginners and ex
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Warren pullets for sale, just started laying, good strain, excellent layers, dog friendly! very docile. £14 each
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Black French Maran hen laying £40 Cuckoo Maran hen POL £30 One Marbar (olive egger) rooster grow out £15 One gold laced Orpington rooster grow out £15 One splash buff and white Serama rooster grow out
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We have hens hatched last half of 2025 hence selling cheaper, in lay now. LAST handful available! Very high quality and welfare flock, brough in the UK first imports 7 years ago so premiere in the U
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2 wellsummer roosters to be taken by anyone as soon as possible due to having to many. collection only
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We have pure bred chicks. Rhode island reds unsexed £6 each Copper black marans unsexed £6 each Hybrid crosses females available £7 each.... A variety of hatching eggs available from our pure breed c
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Hatching eggs available from our flock of Bresse chickens. Bresse are a fantastic French breed, fast growing and renowned for their flavour (and striking blue legs!). They also make respectable laye
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Unfortunately due to 1 his cockadoododdooo and 2 my hen wanting to beat him up every time she sees him I have to let my Nugget go to a new home. He’s a beautiful boy been handled so much by myself and
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Follow instagram for more pictures and updates: https://www.instagram.com/chicken.man.sam?igsh=aTd6MndsOWF1d282&utm_source=qr I am selling Lavender Maran eggs in 2026. 6 Eggs - £42 12 Eggs - £8
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I have hatching eggs available, also chicks from day old to pol ready to lay a rainbow egg basket. Fantastic fertility I check every 3 weeks. 6 eggs £24 12 eggs £45 24 eggs £84 Price above is collec
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A few 5 weeks £20 Some due mid april £10 Hatching eggs £15 for 6 (primarily seramas but some mixed breed)
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We currently have 2 batchs of pure breeds some just come into lay and some younger birds Silkies Pekins Sablepoots Polish Pandova Rumpless Araucana Appenzeller large fowl Brahma Salmon Favore
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Cream legbar x black copper maran cockeral for sale, last years hatch, carries the olive egg gene if crossed back to the right hens. Also some hens available if a breeding pen is required, please enqu
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Beautiful Cockerells for sale. Too many from last years hatch. Just under a year old. £10 each on nearest offer
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This is a breeding trio of 1 of the worlds smallest breeds of chicken, sarama chickens 3rd gen. Gorgeous colouring. Health is immaculate. As you can see from the comb and wottle bright and vibrant. Fr
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4 hens 1 cockeral Bantams Beautiful looking Eggs are fertile Can deliver locally I have another cockeral free
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Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleu hatched last year, hen laying well. Busy sweet natured little bantams with full beard and muff with feathered legs.
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Pavlovskya are a rare breed chicken originating from Russia. They are extremely cold hardy with stunning good looks. Hand raised and good natured hatched last summer from unrelated parents and hens l
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This advert is for Gold Laced Barnevelder hatching eggs. Very fertile and fantastic quality. SA14 area for collection or postage across all of UK with fantastic reviews. Choice of other breeds availab
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2 x partridge leghorn cockerels £ 15 each ,we have too meny and need to make abit of space .hatched from show quailty eggs in 2025
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We’ve had good fertility collection or postage available in polystyrene egg boxes. We’ve had some great hatches
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.