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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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 layers and forage well. Fertility tested every month - chicks also available locally. £12 per six eggs. Local collection available or will post 1st class in polystyrene block b
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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — availabl
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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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I have two beautiful cream legbar cockerals incubated by myself.. they have been wormed , and went outside at 6 weeks , they are currently 8 weeks old.
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🐔✨ Something quite a bit special… ✨🐔 I have a stunning trio available—a beautiful black hen with golden lacing, a golden hen, and a ginger rooster 💛 These are crossbreed miniature birds (Serama h
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Can order directly and easy online. For T&C's more details please visit website where you will have all your questions answered, availability, location, posting, etc For more details please buy eg
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I have 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters looking for homes. If you would like one or the other let me know or both. They need to be going onto growers food now as well. I have a brand new bag avai
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Bought last month but unfortunately not getting on with our flock or garden set up. Really sad sale as daughter absolutely loves them. Not yet laying.
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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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Beautiful 5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have 1 lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £3 each
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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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Pekin bantams available from April guaranteed hens . Colours are Millefleur, lemon , lavender, gold partridge, silver partridge, blue , and porcelain.
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Lavender hen , Mille fleur I think is a hen to , to be sold together plz , do not need heat , they are just 8 weeks old £35 for the 2
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Lovely little lads ready to find the right homes. Full of character, cheeky personalities, and plenty of charm. Ideal for anyone looking to add some handsome boys to their flock. ✔️ Healthy & active
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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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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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Unsexed mixed large fowl All still needing heat All eating and drinking £5 each Call duck drakes and trio new hampshire bantams hatching eggs also available
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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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Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, so unsure of breed and age is approximate, otherwise happy and healthy birds.
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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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1x cockerel 1.5 year old 3x hens 1 year old Lovely birds, all hens laying well. Collection GL15
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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.
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.