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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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Chickens poultry POL Warren hens for sale  - Advert 1
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POL Warren hens for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any other questions

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry 3 week old naked necks chicks  - Advert 2
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3 week old naked necks chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Here we have some pure breed naked necks, there is now only 14 left. They are available for collection and are £15 each. Message me for any additional information and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry 3 week old chicks  - Advert 3
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3 week old chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

We only ave 13 of these guys left they are £7 each. And are cross breeds of rode island reds, brahma and possibly bantam. Message me for any additional info and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire
Chickens poultry Purebred Polish Poland Bantam Hatching Egg - Advert 4
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Purebred Polish Poland Bantam Hatching Egg

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Please visit my new website to purchase eggs - £12 per X 6 https://www.harrietshappyhens.co.uk/ Listing is for hatching eggs from my breeding pens of Purebred Polish Bantams. They are all in their individual pens and a mix of eggs will be sent as they all aren't laying yet so will be collected the morning fresh. I have - 🖤Silver Laced - Smooth and Frizzle 🧡Chamios

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Saint AustellCornwall
Chickens poultry Cuckoo maran pullets - Advert 5
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Cuckoo maran pullets

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

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 laying .

MacclesfieldCheshire East
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Female chicks, white shell egg layers 🥚 🐥

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Guaranteed female chicks, they are white stars, will grow to lay around 350 eggs a year, they will lay a white shelled egg. Minimum of 3 chicks at £5 each 5 £4.50 each 10 £4 each 20 £3.50 each 100 £3 each Any questions please get in touch

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PeterboroughPeterborough
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Pure breed Peking Bantams for sale

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

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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KidderminsterWorcestershire
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Lovely black Pekin hens for sale

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Currently have some black Pekin hens for sales All in lay To many of ggs right now and need the space for chicks Selling each £35 or two for £60 Based in se9

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Malaysian serama chicks  - Advert 3
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Malaysian serama chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Day old chicks, Micro chicken breed. Mixture of colours unsexed. Require heat for next few weeks.

DerbyDerby
Chickens poultry .Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs - Advert 4
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.Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

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.

AshbourneDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Serama eggs - Advert 5
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Serama eggs

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

6x fertile eggs Collection only Somercotes,Derbyshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AlfretonDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Polish & padovana hens available  - Advert 6
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Polish & padovana hens available

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Please se photos of actual birds. Lots of variety to choose from Vaccinated and wormed Collection ideal delivery maybe possible

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King's LynnNorfolk
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Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

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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NewcastleStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Warren's brown egg layers  - Advert 8
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Warren's brown egg layers

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Ginger Red Old English Game hatching eggs & chicks - Advert 9
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Ginger Red Old English Game hatching eggs & chicks

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Ginger Red Old English Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed.

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BillinghamStockton-on-Tees
Chickens poultry Female layer chicks 🐣 Hybrid Browns last 20 - Advert 10
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Female layer chicks 🐣 Hybrid Browns last 20

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 25/03/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. Almost off heat, feathers coming through nicely. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 5 at £4 each 10 at £3.50 each 20 at £3.25 each 100 at £3 each Any questions please as Thank you

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PeterboroughPeterborough
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Pekin bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi for sale i have some beautiful black mottled frizzle pekin x Dutch bantam chickens they are paired to a Dutch bantam rooster to a frizzle pekin hen so possible frizzles 😊 mum is stunning and dad i

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WelwynHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Dominique American Game hatching eggs & chicks  - Advert 12
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Dominique American Game hatching eggs & chicks

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Dominique American Game bird hatching eggs available to collect or post out. Also chicks available in the next few days. Parents can be viewed and photos of grandparents available. Super friendly, healthy birds.

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BillinghamStockton-on-Tees
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💕Pure breed Baby Pekin chicks 💕.

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Prices from £8 Eggs also for sale. Pekin Sablepoot

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WarringtonWarrington
Chickens poultry Hybrid chicks - Advert 14
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Hybrid chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Fancy chicks Hi for sale i have Blue laced red Wyandotte x hybrid chicks £8 per chick these are exceptional layers and have laid all through winter ❄️ perfect for backyard flocks friendly and sweet natured chicks they come in assortment of colour's also have some pekin chicks available…. Hatching eggs also available…. Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s ha

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WelwynHertfordshire
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Pure Breed Rhode Island Red Chicks 0-2weeks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Strong, confident, and wonderfully reliable, the Rhode Island Red is one of the most trusted traditional poultry breeds. With their deep mahogany colouring and hardy nature, these chicks grow into fri

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StroudGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 16
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Chickens for sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs  - Advert 17
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Eggs available to collect or post from North Norfolk: Marsbars x leghorn (olive eggs) Brahmas (cream/pink egg) Bearded silkies (cream egg) Eggs are £1.50 each plus postage. Packed and sent 24hr next day tracked. Growers and chicks available later in the year.

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NorwichNorfolk
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£13Price

Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye

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StroudGloucestershire
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FAQs

Are chickens considered poultry?

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.

How are chickens classified in poultry?

Chickens are classified as a species within poultry and further divided into classes based on age, sex, and purpose such as broilers for meat, layers for eggs, roasters, and capons. There are also standard breed classes including American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, and others.

Do poultry chickens lay eggs?

Yes, female chickens, known as hens once mature, lay eggs regardless of the presence of a male chicken (rooster). Egg-laying ability depends on the breed, with some bred specifically for high egg production while meat breeds lay fewer eggs.

Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?

Male chicks from egg-laying breeds are typically not used for meat production because they do not develop the large breast and leg muscles needed for quality meat and are therefore not economically viable. As a result, these male chicks are commonly culled shortly after hatching, while male meat-breed chickens are used for meat.