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 silkie chicks hatched 28/2 available and some older chicks hatched 14/2 available. - Gorgeous colours available. - All our hens and cockerels can be seen on collection. - Leyland, Lancashire

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JERSEY GIANT chicks for sale .five pounds each makes the largest chickens in the world .really friendly.

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Newly hatched Swedish Flower Chicks. Hatched out 7th March. Unsexed Lovely markings All eating and drinking Will need to be on heat for the next 6-8weeks. Will only let go in pairs unless you can prove that you already have chicks the same age They are very social animals and need to have friends :)

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Fresh hatching eggs available from my mixed flock of Pekin’s and Silkies, some will be pure Pekin and Silkie and some will be Pekin x Silkie. Lovely mix of colours. They will be collected fresh to order. £12 for 6. They can be collected from Wigan WN2 or posted anywhere in the UK in polystyrene egg packaging, postage is an extra £6. Some people have been having trouble

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Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours 🤍🩶🧡🖤 Hatched 16th and 16th of Feb 🐥 About Silkies: ✨ Incredibly soft, fluffy “silk-like” feathers ✨ Sweet, calm, and friendly personalities ✨ Great broodies and wonderful pets ✨ Unique features — feathered feet

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(Dark speckled eggs!) Chicks will be unsexed and require heat for 6 weeks. 🐥 About Black Copper Marans: ✨ Stunning black feathers with rich copper highlights ✨ Calm, hardy, and great for all experience levels ✨ Famous for their deep dark brown eggs ✨ Strong, reliable layers with lovely temperaments Next to hatch: 🐣 Olive Eggers 🐣 Silkies 🐣Orpingtons 🐣cemanis

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Here I have a aseel x shamo cockerel for sale and 3 hens. Hatched around October last year. £100 for the cock and £50 each for the hens.

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Unfortunately we are looking to rehome our cockerel, we can’t keep due to noise and living in a built up area.

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We have a lovely batch of Buff Orpington pullets and a cockerel for sale. Just started laying in the last few weeks. Prefer to sell as a group, £200 for all 5. Bred from quality breeding stock. We al

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Selling 2 roosters and 2 hens with a chicken coop and enclosed run. Ideal starter setup for anyone looking to keep chickens. Everything included: • Chicken coop • Enclosed chicken run • 2 roosters

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Lavender pekin cockerels for sale, I have 2 males that I need to find a good home, £25 Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details

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Silkie hatching eggs for sale £10 for a box of 6, also selling silkie chickens too, trying to sell mostly males, message me for more information as if you want chicken’s then they will cost a bit more :) Cash/collection only

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We have over 40 chickens and would like to sell some, males are £5, females are £10 each. Message me if you have any questions :) Collection/cash only

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Lavender pekin cockerel free to good home. I hatched him last year and he the only survivor. He is getting picked on and his feathers plucked by a couple of hens and needs his own fresh girls.

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We have a batch of day old chicks arriving 8th of April. Sexed at the hatchery so guaranteed female. White stars and bovan browns. Can offer a discount on 4 or more chicks.

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I have 9 cream leg bars, aged 4 weeks available for new homes. Will need heat for 2 more weeks. Well handled and friendly birds

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Chick availability All on heat X2 silkies, 5 weeks X1 vorwerk, 5 weeks X9 silkies, 3 weeks X3 Brahmas, 3 weeks X3 vorwerk, 3 weeks X2 brahmas, 1 week X3 vorwerk, 1 week Prices Day old - 7

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Ayam Cemani chicks available. They will be unsexed as they are too young and from dark Fibro birds. The parents have no leakage and are on quality feed and supplements. They are raised in a house with

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1 Cockerel 1 Hen - Hatched & reared by myself - When the lady starts to lay she should lay about 150 eggs a year - Extremely hardy breed -Pretty docile breed and friendly

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1 day olds - 2 left 3 week olds - 4 left Bantam Cochins , will grow to be very fluffy 1 day olds and 3 week olds will Lay cream shelled eggs ! Also 2x 3 week old pure white leghorn- will grow to

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I have 4 excellent leghorn cockerels looking for new ladies. Bred last year and needing gone asap. Thanks

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We have a lovely batch of white stars ready now. They have just started laying beautiful white eggs, and looked after properly these hens are egg laying machines. They have been reared in small batche

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Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted

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Ayam Cimani Fertile Eggs x 6 my birds are very fertile and calm and are fed on the very best of feeds, there is no leakage or issues with my birds and the eggs have been hatching some lovely chicks an
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.