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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Day olds to 2 weeks old buff Orpington chicks available (3 LEFT) then a new batch just hatching, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I must also stress, please only message with genuine interest, also we require u to bring a hot water bottle and box, I will gladly fill the water bottle, all healthy stunning chicks, minimum 2 .. thanks for looking

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Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each

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Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10
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We now have day old chicks available from our flocks of Pekin's and Silkie's, lovely range of colours available. Chicks will require heat from now until they are fully feathered which is usually 6-8 weeks old. This can be in the form of a heat lamp or heat plate (electronic hen). If you haven't kept chicks before please research their care, they are very easy to look a

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We have a lovely selection of bantams and Pekins for sale. They are impeccable colour and bred by experienced breeders. Many different selections. Contact us to see what we have available at the moment. From a registered flock.

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Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars Silver Sussex Mottled legbars £20 each Crested cream legbars - blue egg Aracana hybrids - olive egg Copper maran hybrids - dark egg £30 each Carry home boxes availabile a
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POL hybrid pullets (young hens) available, we have: Light Sussex Type Blue Eggers (Yorkshire Blues) White Star Blue Belles 18 weeks old and will start laying in approx 2 weeks. £20 each, collecti
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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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We have a lovely selection of silkie chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, with fresh hatches w
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We have a lovely selection of Polish and Polish Frizzle chicks looking for their new homes 🐥 Available from 1 day old up to 13 weeks old and growing. We have various colours available every week, w
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We have 2 week old orpington chicks, spiklet chicks. They are currently still on heat and will require heat for at least another 4 weeks. They are all eating and drinking well and are fit and healthy.

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Hybrid nova brown chick lay 350 eggs a year chick will still need to be on heat when they get to there new home lovely friendly bird

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Stunning 2yo purebred Araucana rooster available to a knowledgeable home. He’s an excellent example of the breed healthy, active and alert. Very attentive to his hens. Would suit a keeper looking to

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Lovely chickens for sale. X2 LegHorn females and x1 Pekin x Silkie male. Will only sell at a trio. Looking for £45 for all three, (£20 per hen and £5 for the rooster) Collection from Scarisbrick, nr

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NOT TO BE EATEN! Amazing to handle. Been touched since first out the egg! Can be separated if needed

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2x buff Orpington hens around 6 months 1x big brown One pinky colour lovely/ calm Only reason for selling is that they seem to be getting picked on by my 3 bantam pekins. Shockingly by how big th
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Hatching eggs available from my flock of Pekin bantams. Lovely range of colours including lavender. All eggs will be collected fresh to order so well within the maximum 7-10 days. High fertility

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Black French Maran hen POL £45 Cuckoo Maran hen POL £35 One unsexed Serama chick £20, hatched mid March One Marbar (olive egger) rooster grow out £15 One gold laced Orpington rooster grow out £15 One

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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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We now have Pekins, Polish, Silkies and Sablepoot (Booted) bantams available. Mixed colours of all breeds available, all females, fully vaccinated and registered.

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Due to having to move we have turkeys and chickens for sale 11 chickens very good layers blue and dark brown egg and we have 5 turkeys hen are laying

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4 silky chickens for sale 3 hens always lay eggs and 1 rooster actively breeding and protecting the hens they were raised together a few months ago always get eggs daily very healthy and so cute they

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They are very alert and friendly cockerels from a mixed warren breed. Healthy, active, and friendly with people £35 each.

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Cream legbars, lavender leghorns, French Bresse, English farmhouse, marans, olive eggers. Hatched 15/04/26 Ready for collection from 16/04/26 or 17/04/26
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.