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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Very high quality and welfare flock, brough in the UK first imports 7 years ago so premiere in the UK market as quality Bresse stock. Check our website for information and order hatching eggs. We h

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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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Lovely show quality quintet of bantams Four hens and a cockerel Only for sake as I want to concentrate on the large breeds

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Beautiful serama cockerel perfect for a pet or working cockerel amazing for someone going into pure bred serama rare breeds from South East Asia.

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From 1 week old , Various colours , Will need heat for 1st 3 weeks , Unsexed , Collection from hemyock , Devon

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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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Sablepoot bantam cockerel for sale, proven fertile. He’s a lovely cockerel but can be a bit feisty during breeding season. Looking for £3 for him.

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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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A variety of Beautiful POL chickens for sale, just starting to lay. Defra registered. We provide cardboard pet carriers for a stress free handover for the chickens, and because of the worry of bird fl
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18 months old. Laying well. Lovely friendly chickens. . ....... 🐔🐓🐣🐤🐥🐥🐤🐣🐓🐔🦅🐓🐣🐤🐥🐥🐤🐣🐓🐔. Leg horns

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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, hens just coming into lay. Busy sweet natured little bantams with full beard and muff with feathered legs.

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EASTER SPECIAL £2 OFF PER HEN Only £22 per bird, normal price £24. Selection of hybrid Point of Lay Hens ready now: Light Sussex Rangers Copper marans Blues Speckedys Pied Rangers £24 each EASTER S

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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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I have 10 Silkie cross bantam pullets for sale. Most have pom poms on heads like Silkies, they have a hard robust feather though and a good backyard birds. Excellent layers too. They are £10 each
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🐣 Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs Our first chicks of the season began hatching on 20/03 and will continue through to 22/03. A range of breeds is available, and all chicks will be vaccinated agains

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🐔Beautiful Pekin Bantams Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Pekin bantams available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfect for

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🐔Beautiful POL Hybrid hens Available 🐔 We currently have one of the largest selections of stunning point of lay hybrid hens available, with over 20 varieties to choose from, including coloured egg

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Day old Copper Black Marans for sale due to hatch approxamatly on the 26th of March 2026. For collection, contact me for updates.

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I have for sale my copper Marans which consists of 8 two year old laying hens with one 1 year old unrelated cockerel.

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🐔Beautiful large fowl Brahma Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of large fowl Brahma available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making

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RIR chicks bred from good laying hens and unrelated cockerel, strong healthy chicks £5 each. Fertile hatching eggs £2 each
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.