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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12 chickens Mixture of breeds 9 are hybrid that are stilling laying 4 to 5 brown eggs a weeks 3 pure bread black leghorns 4 years old 1 egg a week

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Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

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I have 3 Colombian barahma cockerels looking for new homes. 16 weeks old very nice birds only selling has have to many cockerels

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A young stunning white Leghorn cockerel and two cross breed hens, cock bird hatched June 25 , hens are about two years old .

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Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

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We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

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I’m giving up my hens. I have a selection of coloured bantoms point of lay and a couple of older girls. Eglu Cube, and walk in run available. I also have 2 cockerels if you wanted them included.

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All are available Please no timewasters 2 x isa brown 1 x white Sussex 1 x bluebell We think the isa browns are both laying Around 25 weeks old £16 each or £55 for all 4

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Serama chicken male female, about 6/7 months old, good health, and start laying eggs,COLLECTION FROM HIGHWYCOMBE HP135BA Each £25 Hatching eggs £1 each

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3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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Aged between 14 to 18 weeks old. £35 each All on growers pellets at the moment. Frizzle and smooth. Colours include: Lavender Black Mottled Lemon Salmon Blue Millefleur Mixed Collection only from Mapl

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A handsome rooster who was hatched by one of my own hens (13 August 2025) The only reason I am giving him away is to prevent inbreeding with his 4 sisters who are almost grown up. So he is looking for

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We have upto 40 Warren hens available for sale. 4 weeks old. We are located in East Worldham Gu343au

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Silkie chicks 8-10 weeks old unsexed. Due to time of year they will need a heat lamp and accommodation out of wind and rain so knowledgeable homes only please. Strictly no returns. £12 each.

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Point of Lay purebred pullets for sale in Herstmonceux. Approximately 6 months old and £30 each. Breeds available: Buff Sussex, Speckled Sussex, Barnevelder, Splash Maran. Please bring a box/carrier w

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I need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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Free to a good home, 6 months old, friendly but to noisy for my garden. Raised with chickens and ducks.

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We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

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Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 13 weeks old.£30 for girls and £10 for boys Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Fri

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3 silkies mix Cockrels available for free to a good home. 7.5 months old Collection from farnborough

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We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

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I have a lovely rooster, and he needs a new home, he’s under 6 Months old You’re welcome to come and see him, his is a mix between I believe a polish and a silky. North London N13 area
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.