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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Day old hybrid chicks Fully vaccinated Guaranteed female The best laying breeds Breeds Bluebells Light Sussex Silver Sussex Skylines (blue egg layers) Olive eggers (green egg layers) Rhode rocks White stars (white egg layers) Sold as a minimum of 3 Collection only - Marks Tey - Colchester Please check out our Facebook page for more pictures and videos of

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Pure breed bantam hens 18 weeks old (point of lay) Nice selection of colours available All breeds a suited to mix together Breeds include Pekins - black, black mottled frizzle, silver partridge, gold partridge, black mottled, lavender, black frizzle. Smooth £35, frizzle £40 Polish - lack white crested, lavender white crested, splash white crested, gold laced,

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We now have some of our Hybrids (excellent egg layers) hens available at Willow Farm Poultry on Sealand road Deeside Flintshire We currently have Warren Speckeld Sussex ranger Silver sussex Rhode rock Blue bell Emeralds (blue egg layer) All hens are £18.50 currently 17 weeks old fully Vaccinated and should come into lay in next 4 weeks more breeds to be added soo

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We have 2 breeding Trios of F1 & F2 Olive Eggers. We have selectively bred these for egg colour and friendliness, from our own breeding stock. They are approximately 17 weeks old at the moment. The parents are either F1 Olive Eggers crossed with Cream Legbars or French Copper Black Marans crossed with Cream Legbar. Each trio is 2 hens with a rooster, perfect for bree

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Breaking my heart to have to look for a more appropriate home for Merlin. Hoping to move to a more rural setting but it's not going to happen as soon as I'd like. Merlin is tame, easy to pick up and cuddle and very bonded to me, as well as in love with my gold silkie who is now raising his chick indoors (see photo). I carry him and his dad indoors every night and out every

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Coloured hybrids pullets all female 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed light Sussex, black rock, speckled marans, bluebell and copper black marans 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

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Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed reared here many different colours they make a good friendly hen suitable for children

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Theses lovely girls lay an egg a day even through winter and are good back yard chickens. They are 18 weeks old and hand reared. Looking for a new homes to go to. Collection preferably but can deliver

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Light sussex bantams 1 trio 2 hens 1 cockeral they are 6 months old vaccinated and wormed the cockeral is unrelated reared here

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Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of lay - Something for everyone It’s always warm in the `’Chick Hut ‘ - Come and have a look - Please enquire as we have so many breeds of chicks hatching, it is impossible to l

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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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5 Day Old Chicks We’re delighted to be taking orders for our next batch of 5 day old chicks from our much-loved Silkie flock. Our Flock🐓 Our Silkies come from our loved family flock, cared for by

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Gold Nice natured 9 months old Lovely hens but I have too many cockerals Collection tickhill near doncaster

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1 cockerel approximately 11 months old, 1 x pol pullet (approximately 9 months) 1 x pullet(approximately 6 months old) to go as a group. They are a little muddy right now due to our British weather, b

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16 week old point of lay hybrid pullets (White Star, Bluebelle and Blacktail) available for new homes from 17th February. Fully vaccinated. £25 each with 20% off for 5 or more

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Beautiful partridge Brahma cockeral 7 months old. Treading well and lovely nature. Looking for a good home with plenty of space and hens. Rehoming as he is too big for my 5 hens He is larger than my

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Lovely pair of backyard chickens for sale – 8 months old and in excellent health. The hen is currently laying and producing fresh eggs regularly. Both birds are well cared for, used to a home environ

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Available we have 2 stunning USA Chocolate Silkie Pullets left, 14-16 weeks old. £45 each or both for £80 Also some young mauve USA Silkie pullets too, £35 each Round 12-14 weeks

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3x very friendly healthy hens approx one year old and all laying very well. I get 2-3 eggs daily! They come with their large cocoon wooden chicken coop. Worth £250 when new. Overall in good condition.

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Unfortunately we have had to make the decision to rehome our rooster. We do not know his breed and his is around 7 months old. He’s is friendly with people as have been handled from a chick. Free to a

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We have female Warren brown chicks available 14 days old Still require heat £5 each These are amazing pet birds and for beginners

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Beautiful coloured 8 week old bantam cockerel looking for home. Good with people and children, needs a few hens to keep him busy. Free to a good home. GU11 3LZ area.

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Ayam cemani Male March 2025 been handled since quite young Rare black poultry cockerel chicken Wembley London

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Young pair around 4 and half months old. Stag is growing tall already with ginger feathers coming through, excellent posture and proportions. Hen is wheaten colour, similar face to the mother. Grea
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.