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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I have kept chickens for many years but I’m finding the coop clearing hard work now. One of my girls I only brought this year, one is 3 years old but they are both good layers, not prone to broodiness. Must go together for a younger chicken keeper. Used to dogs and cats.

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We have lots of hens for sale at £15 each Were chicks at the beginning of the year so not very old Also have 4 geese - 1 gander and 3 females for £100 for the 4 Come and see them and pick the ones you want All different colours

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Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓 Warren Brown 🤎 £15 🐓 Goldline 🧡 £15 🐓 Lohmann Brown 🤎 £15 Plus: 🦆 Muscovy Drakes - from £15 🦆 POL Muscovy - 17 weeks old £25 🦆 Muscovy Ducklings 🐥 - 2 & 4 weeks old

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We have some lovely Hens in stock at the moment, ranging from 8 weeks old to point of lay and priced at £20-35 depending on their age. All birds leave us vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites / lice Here at New Cottage Poultry we always have a selection of Birds in stock to come and see. There’s no need to book in to visit, just come along during our opening times a

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Day old silkie chicks born 29/11. Pure breed, no mixes. raised in a house with family and animals and handled daily. £10 each Hatching: Ayam Cemani Olive eggers Bcm (black copper Maran) Silkie

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Gray old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy young bird No hens for him so looking for new home

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Gray large old English game (Carlisle) cockerel Nice healthy bird No hens for him so looking to rehome

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5 month old free range chickens - 1 cockbird and 3 hens. Looking for lovely new homes. Buyer to collect.

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Black copper marans hybrid pullets they are all wormed and fully vaccinated females 16 weeks old they lay a very dark brown egg 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

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Blue/olive egg layers pullets all female fully vaccinated and wormed 16 weeks old they are different colours they are 12.00 each or 5 or more 10.00 each

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Brahma chickens light -bluebell white and black rock One Years Old text me with this number 0-7-8-8-8-1-0-8-5-5-4

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3 showgirl chicks. These are home bred and just starting to get their colours through. 5 weeks old and off heat. Will need to be indoors because of the cold. Lovely natured birds. Unsexed as far too e

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Beautiful 17 wk old as of 27/11 cockerell a pure breed beauty. I would keep him but unfortunately cant in my area. Not crowing yet but wld like him to find a new home before he does. Gentle and scared

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I’m looking to rehome two healthy, 1-year-old Brahma roosters due to a noise complaint. These gentle giants are calm, friendly, and a beautiful addition to any flock. Details: Age: 1 year old Breed

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Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £

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BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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10 week old baby chicken, home grown, very active, eating well. Needs a new place. Not sure about their sex.

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Male and female pair of black brahama great lovely well handed chickens just over 7month old Only reason for sale are duck don’t like them and don’t think fair to keep them together like

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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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Point of lay 6 months old Lovely hens Gold in colour, one slightly darker than the rest Collection tickhill

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He is fully matured now, 7 months old and ready to be introduced to a flock. Please let me know which you would like to reserve and advise what day you can collect. Thanks

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2 Young ginger and grey cockerels available. 4 months old. Medium sized. One has Wellsummer father and grey bantam mother. The other has Frizzle bantam mother. He looks like a pom pom!

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1 year old pure welsummer. Full size. Very calm and well behaved. Blunt spurs. Nice to the hens. Milton Abbot, Tavistock. We have too many cockerels to keep them all! ************ . £5

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All female egg layers, 16 months old, laying well, selling as have too many eggs. 16 available. Please message if you have any questions.
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.