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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We have a selection of breeds in stock all year around. Currently we have a lovely group of hens all fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay a range of egg colours. Hens are priced at £20-35 depending on breed, we also offer discounts on larger numbers. You can see loads more pics and vids on our social media , New Cottage Poultry is located in the village of Swannin
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***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 12 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each

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26 week old hybrid White Star pullets available. * friendly and docile * fully vaccinated * point of lay - just started * lay up to 350 large/huge white eggs a year More info at www.thebuckfarm.co.uk ••• last 8 hens available as a discount lot ***

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Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High fertility in a test hatches.
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Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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One white Sussex approx 2 years old One speckled hen approx 2 years old One Colombian ranger approx 1 year old All good layers Moving house need to find a good home Would like all three to go together

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Marans , Rhode Island reds , Welsummers, Various hybrids , From £15.00 to £25.00 . Discount for more than 5 . Facebook : Banhams of Badby . Registered flock . Hatching eggs available for collect
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I have for sale a white silkie cross hen with 15 silkie cross chicks she’s a brilliant mum all chicks are eating well and healthy £150 for the family
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Hi I have for sale various breeds on chicks including Pekins,silkies,silver French maran, cream legbar silverlaced,Wyandottes. Will have more hatching on the 20th April
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Black Orpington chicks They are around 5 weeks old Just come off the heat lamp 8 available £15 each Also feeders . Drinkers and chick feed available to purchase
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We have a lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include red, splash, black, red and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton
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Top quality Le Bresson hatching eggs , orders now being taken as fertility is high, saved eggs turned daily,not washed or refrigerated

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Chicks for sale Legbar, white star, moran, easter eggers, polish Day olds From £5 each on heat £10 each off heat Will do deals on more than 10 Also hatching Eggs for sale £1 each

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I have 2 males for sale they are very boisterous I have got a female too but keeping her they have had baby chicks so the boys are very sexual lol they just need a new home

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Point of lay Cuckoo Maran pullets. 26 weeks old.Hatched 25th September 2026. 6 available. Looking for forever homes. Optional Cockerell available if required (£10). Pullets £25 each.All now started
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We have some very heathy pure breed Peking Bantam chicks for sale. Lavender chicks Lemon cuckoo chicks Millefleur chicks All chicks are 5 week old, and still under lamp, will be off the lamp next we

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Day old buff Orpington chicks available, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I just also stress, please only message with genuine interest, all healthy stunning chicks

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Four copper black maran chickens -these girls lay daily - friendly chickens , food we have will be included . Bereavement of my father who the girls they belonged to is genuine reason for sale as I ha

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Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light

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5 black rocks chickens 2 years old. They are doing amazing, very happy, fed like queens. We are going to be moving overseas and so we are looking for a new home for them. We will be so sad to say

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Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, can come with a large bag of growers pellets (open)

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We now have our full range of point-of-lay hens available. Breeds include; Bluebells, White Stars, Warren-type hens and Light Sussex. All female and fully vaccinated. We also have our various Bantam

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Chocolate Orpington breeding trio £100 Blue Orpington breeding trio £100 Buff Sussex breeding quartet £100 All laying well Good fertility
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.