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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Need a home ASAP Estimate on date of birth. Chickens are laying well. Unfortunately neighbours are complaining! Free to a good home Collection from Landkey, Barnstaple

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There are 14 chiks in total 8 are a day old And 6 are 3 weeks old All hybrids £30 each or 160 for all as they are rare

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Lovely Sussex hen. I'm having to sell her as I'm moving house and cant take her with me, She's called Flappy and hatched on her own from a box of ebay eggs. She's been with other hens but they bully h

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They are from several different bloodlines and unrelated. I am taking orders for 2026. THE FIRST THREE PHOTOS ARE A TRIO I HAVE AVAILABLE. £295 FOR THE TRIO. Unrelated birds and ready to breed in th

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Rare Ayam Ketawa (Laughing Chickens) for Sale – Breeding Group! For sale: A fantastic small group of Ayam Ketawa – the famous Indonesian “laughing chickens” known for their incredible long, human-like

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Our broody hen hatched these 26th Aug 2021 I'm moving house so cant take them with me. They are sisters so need to be homed together. They are very friendly. One of them started laying again today

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Beautiful crested cream legbar chicks are a fantastic addition to any flock! Blue egg layers Auto sexing - males and females can be identified at hatch Hatched 8/2/26 second hatch 16/2/26 Males an

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Trio including 2 x Rhode Island Red Hens and one cock bird £65 10 x Warren hens - 18 months Good commercial layers £100 the outfit

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£25 each Point Of Lay, happy healthy chickens. Because of bird flu risks and to maintain a healthy flock we organise a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier provided 😊 Defra registered

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£25 each Point Of Lay, lovely natured chickens. Because of the risk of bird flu and to maintain a healthy flock we arrange a meet up to suit you, free pet carrier supplied 😊 Defra registered

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Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.

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Large fowl gold laced, silver laced and buff laced wyandottes for sale. Point of lay pullets and a few are just starting to lay. Lay lovely large white to cream coloured eggs. My parent birds lay a fe

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Black copper maran point of lay pullets for sale. A few are just starting to lay. The marans are hatched from dark brown eggs and their parents are from dark brown eggs. The pullets are friendly birds

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Pipinchick are a professional poultry rearer in the heart of Somerset. With over 20 years' experience rearing pure and rare breed poultry we are the U.K's number one trusted chicken retailer.All our h

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2 Beautiful silver campine (rare breed) cockerels for new 🏠 late last years hatch October/November time, lovely boys and still got growing to do. Message me for more details Based Bideford north Devo

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Beautiful partridge Brahma cockeral 7 months old. Treading well and lovely nature. Looking for a good home with plenty of space and hens. Rehoming as he is too big for my 5 hens He is larger than my

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£25.00 each or SPECIAL OFFER - BUY 4 GET ONE FREE Very friendly pretty hens, lovely temperament, Point of Lay. Defra Registered We arrange a meet up to suit you because of the worry of bird flu and

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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 £20 12 eggs £35 24 eggs £50 Price above is collec

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Are you chasing the coloured egg rainbow? We have some sky egger chicks available. Laying a big blue egg. 300 5 chicks for £35 We have some fertilised eggs available. All hybrids, F1 Olive eggers

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I have two lovely young cockerels looking for new homes. One pure breed Gold Partridge Brahma One Warren x Brahma. All are well behaved and have been reared alongside ducks and small dogs. Would excha

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I am selling my very rare parrot beak aseel chickens. All birds are imports and top quality priced range from £400 each up to £1000 each they are not cheap birds so no timewasters thanks chicks availa

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Almost 5 months old He is stunning, but needs a home in a rural area! Very friendly, hatched and raised by mum. Very important that he goes to a good home!

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Beautiful big black shamo birds for sale, various prices get in touch top quality birds all been imported from Poland and have rings on
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.