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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 Hens, Ducks, Quail and other poultry available - Advert 1

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Hens, Ducks, Quail and other poultry available

£20

Chickens1 weekMixed

Here at New Cottage Poultry we currently have a wide selection of Poultry of all ages from newly hatch to point of lay. All of our birds are up to date on any relevant vaccinations, worming and mite treatment. You’re welcome to visit during our opening times to have a look around and see the stock we have available. We keep our social media up to date with pictures a

New Cottage Poultry AshbyID verified

Coalville, Leicestershire

Chickens poultry Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females - Advert 2

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Coloured Hybrid POL Guaranteed Females

£15

Chickens5 monthsFemale

‼️LAST BATCH OF THE YEAR ‼️ 🐔We have a range of hybrid point of lays available. 18 weeks old. 🐔 Bluebells, Light Sussex, Speckled and Black Coopers available! Guaranteed female. £15 each. Will all lay around 300 eggs a year. Other breeds available please see other advents or check out our website- www.sheltonepoultry.co.uk 📍Collection Earl Shilton

Pure Breed American Silkie chicks

£15

Chickens1 weekMixed

Beautiful hand reared pure breed American Silkies. Adorable social birds who love a cuddle .15.00 each to 5 star homes ONLY.

TeresabiertonID verified

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay - Advert 4

Hybrid hens at point of lay

£20

Chickens4 monthsFemale

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 £25 Lemon cuckoo £25 Welsumer star £25 Rhode rock £25 Skylines £30 (blue egg layers) Silver partridge leghorns £30 (white egg layers All birds are collection only Marks Tey

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Bantam Roosters

£1

Chickens14 weeksMale

Bantam roosters in need of new homes, friendly & tame. Lovely nature. We have 5 we believe are boys as they have just started to crow & we just can’t keep them. Approx 14 weeks old.

KATHERINE B.ID verified

Lowestoft, Suffolk

4 hours

2 Female Serama Chickens + Nearly-New Grey Coop

£95

Chickens1 yearFemale

For Sale: 2 Female Serama Chickens Nearly-New Grey Coop I’m selling two lovely female Serama chickens, approximately 18 months old. They are point-of-lay, though please note that Seramas generally

Black copper marans all female

£12

Chickens6 monthsFemale

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

Deborah.

Rushden, North Northamptonshire

Chickens poultry Young Cockerel that needs a home - Advert 4

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Young Cockerel that needs a home

£0

Chickens10 weeksMale

Jasper was hatched in September. Unfortunately we have don’t have enough chickens for him to share with the other cockerels. He is a lovely little thing, just finding his voice. Can deliver him, just want him to go to a good home

Crumpet G.

Sandbach, Cheshire East

Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 5

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Chickens Point of lay hens

£20

Chickens7 monthsFemale

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 career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. We’ve various breeds available; Light Sussex Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg layer) These

DaisyDoodlesID verified

5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 6

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Araucana chickens

£40

Chickens6 monthsFemale

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

DaisyDoodlesID verified

5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

7 hours

Silkie cockerell

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

6 month old silkie Cockrell looking for his forever home. His very sweet and a little bit cheeky. His going for free if anyone is interested in homing him.

April G.

Shefford, Central Bedfordshire

8 hours

Two female chickens

£25

Chickens7 monthsFemale

Looking to re-home 2 female chickens. They were born sometime between April - July. Lovely big birds.

Hannah G.

Dover, Kent

Chickens poultry Pekin cross , Bantam Cockerels for sale - Advert 9

8 hours

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Pekin cross , Bantam Cockerels for sale

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

We have 5 handsome boys looking for friendly loving homes , hopefully with some ladys too! None of them have spurs and they are all completely harmless. Free to a good , free range home.

saskia c.

Truro, Cornwall

11 hours

Polish cockerel free to collector

£0

Chickens7 monthsMale

7 month old male, free to collector, bought unsexed eggs and have two many males, lovely ginger colour

Chelsey H.

Stroud, Gloucestershire

Chickens poultry SMALL FLOCK FOR SALE - Advert 11

11 hours

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SMALL FLOCK FOR SALE

£90

Chickens5 monthsMixed

🐓 Small Flock of 5 Chickens for Sale 🐓 I’m preparing to move and sadly need to sell my lovely little flock. Perfect for anyone wanting friendly, easy-care backyard hens. Included: • 3 Sussex hens ( • 1 Buff Orpington hen • 1 Buff Orpington rooster (rare breed) About them: Gentle, friendly birds Buff Orpingtons are rare and very docile They don’t scratch up lawns

Georgina F.

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Chickens poultry Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert) - Advert 12

12 hours

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Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert)

£10

Chickens4 monthsFemale

Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each 10 plus £12.50 Discount on larger amounts Big Cockerels 23 weeks old £10 each 10 plus £6.50 each 14 weeks old females Bluebells Light Sussex Black rocks Silver S

Will N.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

13 hours

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Seramas

£25

Chickens1 yearFemale

Beautiful seramas last years hatch, laying beautiful little white eggs £25 each, have a cockerel if you wanted a trio

GeorgieID verified

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

Chickens poultry Silkie cockerel - Advert 14

13 hours

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Silkie cockerel

£0

Chickens3 monthsMale

Male white pure silkie 17 weeks old, his names Hei Hei 😆 we have him here on his own now and he needs some ladies! He’s a beautiful boy and so friendly…loves coming in the house! Great with the kids. Hasn’t crowed yet and doesn’t much make the motion. Sometimes I wonder if he even knows he’s a chicken 😆 Free to a loving home 🥰

Sophie J.

Hereford, Herefordshire

13 hours

2 x large fowl wyandotte cockerals

£20

Chickens4 monthsMale

Hatched 3rd july 2025 from the same blue laced trio. 1 blue laced and 1 red/partridge available. Very friendly boys have been raised around small children. Still got some feathering up to do. £20 each

Lucy Pointon-RoseID verified

5.00

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Chickens poultry Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome - Advert 16

13 hours

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Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome

£25

Chickens3 monthsMixed

Lovely Silkie, Polish polish padovana ,polish frizzle ,speckled sussex, chicks available, 12 weeks old.£30 Raised naturally on quality feed, healthy and well cared for. Friendly breeds, ideal for back garden flocks or as pets. Also I have 13 weeks old silkie ,Plymouth rock ,brahma £30/each Ayam cemani 10 weeks old £50/each

CORINA S.

Romford, Greater London

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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.