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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Back in stock! We now have a wide range of hybrids and pure breeds available. Point of lay hens in a variety of colours now for sale. Speckled, Bluebells, Black tails, Sussex, Marigolds, Rhode rocks and many others. These girls are fully vaccinated and ready to start laying at their new homes.Lots of new colours and varieties including olive, blue and dark brown layers.

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We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay females available, vaccinated and health checked. Check stock and reserve via our website and arrange a time to visit. Three Shires Poultry is registered with APHA and DEFRA, and

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Hatching eggs from Mixed flock - brahma, easter eggers, jersey giant, silkies, rangers. All live together.

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Mixed hens all laying Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers available

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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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Cockrels looking for new homes. Ready to work and protect your flock of hens. Two available. Home bred.

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Silkies Fertile eggs Day old chicks Growers Point of lay Mixed colours happy healthy birds Eggs hatching weekly Colours Black White Blue Cuckoo Splash Wheaton Red Chocolate

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Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others ar

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We have a silky cock for sale. We had him with a flock but has became too big for his boots and is in need for his own brood. He's a lovely boy and has a face only a mother can love.. Like a feral loo

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Absolutely stunning Isabella Brahma cockerel available. We call him Mr Gorgeous, he has a great relaxed personality and doesn’t crow extensively (just in the morning). He is used to dogs and eats from

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🐥💚💙 Green & Blue Eggers – Confirmed Pullets 💙💚🐥 3-week-old black girls ready for loving homes. Mums are olive green eggers and dad is a blue egger, so you can expect beautiful green to blue-tone

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A male and four females all laying. Auto sexing chicks males hatch lighter than females. Laying medium sized brown eggs

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Available now fully vaccinated Polish bantams Laced polish bantams Pekin bantams Silkie bantams £35 each or 3 for £100 Bahamas Salmon Faverolles £45 each or 3 for £130 All fully vaccinated

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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 momen

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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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Two silkies, both are very friendly and great around kids, for both together £30 or £20 each ……………….

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1 Black copper miran 1 rhode island red 6 Months old Open to sensible offers .......................

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Trio of birds used for breeding have positive attributes great posture and shiny feathers only getting them gone as I want to try a new breed and need their pen space

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White Adeel young hen for sale selling due change of circumstances she’s a lovely friendly hen pure white

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SOLD MORE SVAILABLE SOON PLEASE ASK TO BE OUT ON WAITING LIST Day old silkie chicks available Lovely friendly little birds from healthy parents Ready for new homes On chick crumb and will need to

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I have a total of 6 hens and a rooster (in total 7 chickens) for sale. The hens lay eggs but as of recently they've been laying them some place in my garden as I have them open during the day. They mu

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Pure Bred Buff Orpington Cockerels Range of 3 months to 9 months old Lovely strong built Fluffy and friendly Looking for there new homes

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We have 4 bantam cockerels looking for new homes. They were a surprise clutch and are just over 4 months old. Their mothers are Pekins (either speckled or black) and their father looks like an old Eng
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.