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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 POINT OF LAY HENS  - Advert 1
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POINT OF LAY HENS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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DerbyDerby
Chickens poultry Silkie. Sussex & Orpington Chicks available  - Advert 2
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Silkie. Sussex & Orpington Chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Day old light Sussex £6 each Various colour silkies £9 each 3 cuckoo Silkies & 8 Black Orpington at 2 weeks old £10 each Hatching weekly so will be more breeds available in coming weeks Feeders . Drinkers and chick feed also available to purchase

WolverhamptonWest Midlands
Chickens poultry 15 chicks 6+ weeks £120 all - Advert 3
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15 chicks 6+ weeks £120 all

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Various breeds Bluebell green eggers white cream legbar appelenzer the last one so are £10 each or all 15 for £120

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RomfordGreater London
5.0
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Appenzella in a mix of colours

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella in a mix of colours chamois, silver laced, blue and pure black fully vaccinated and wormed lovely mohican haircut they are a pure breed

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry .Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs - Advert 5
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.Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs

Chickens

10 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 Buff Orpington Cockerel  - Advert 6
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Buff Orpington Cockerel

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Buff Orpington Cockerel for sale. Hatched August 2025 Currently lives in a mixed flock and has started treading hens. Collection only

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LutonLuton
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Mixed Silkie Hatching aEggs

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Hi, I’ve got Silkie hatching eggs available at £2 each plus postage. They come from 7 different colour pens: cuckoo, mottled, buff, splash, red, red pyle, and mixed, so there’s a really nice variety o

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CrookCounty Durham
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Rhode Rock - Point of Lay Chickens

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£24Price

Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NewentGloucestershire
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Point of Lay Brown Hybrids

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Notes: Commercial-style layer

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NewentGloucestershire
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Mottled and Coloured Hybrids POL

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Mottled/Millefleur mottled plumage. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check website. Point of lay females available, vaccinated

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NewentGloucestershire
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Large Brahma

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Temperament: Ex

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NewentGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Female chicks chickens hens - Advert 6
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Female chicks chickens hens

Chickens

1 dayAge
FemaleSex
£6Price

Day-old guaranteed female chicks for sale. All chicks are healthy, active, and well cared for. They are very friendly and have been regularly handled by children These chicks come from a very good hi

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WalsallWest Midlands
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Five Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale.

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Five Plymouth Rock (pure breed) cockerels for sale. Hatched from chicks. They are all now 8 weeks old. Ready to go to be with their own flock of hens! All boys have a friendly temperament and have bee

ChesterfieldDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Silkie cockerel - Advert 8
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Silkie cockerel

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

A lovely little boy looking for a forever home. He is our pet and lives at home but unfortunately doesn't get along with our elderly dog so with a great sadness we have decided to re-home him. He was

Newcastle upon TyneTyne and Wear
Chickens poultry Mixed warrens - Advert 9
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Mixed warrens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£35Price

They are very alert and friendly cockerels from a mixed warren breed. Healthy, active, and friendly with people £35 each.

BlackburnBlackburn with Darwen
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Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Chicks for sale. All your black favourites. Marans, silver Sussex ,Black Minorca. Pick your own.£5 .each.

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
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Polish bantams

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Gorgeous Polish hens available in lots of different colours!! These bantam hens are now £40 each! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
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Silver spangled Hamburg

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure bantam silver spangled Hamburg hens, £40each! These beautiful hens hatched at the beginning of September.

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
Chickens poultry 2 x free Cream legbar Cockerels  - Advert 13
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2 x free Cream legbar Cockerels

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We have 2 male cream legbar cockerels that need rehoming asap, hatched 27th march, friendly handled daily by adults and children

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LiskeardCornwall
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Silkie hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Lovely silkie hens available at £40 each. Only 3 left now! Please message me for more info or to arrange viewing/collection!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.0
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Hatching eggs and Chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Available for collection or ready for delivery Barbu d’uccle eggs £3/each Silkie eggs £3 each in the following colours: Gold Blue Splash White Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s We can also do mixed boxes. All eggs are £3 plus postage which is £4.65 for either 6 or 12. Minimum order of 6 eggs. Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and you will be provided with a tracki

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StroudGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington Trios - Advert 16
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Buff Orpington Trios

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£125Price

I have for sale 2x Buff Orpington Trios. From Quality Show stock. They will not hang around for long. Point of Lay. Producing Fertile eggs. £125 per Trio

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StroudGloucestershire
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💙 EXHIBITION STOCK- SABLEPPOT HATCHING EGGS🥚

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£4Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

TadworthSurrey
5.0
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Silver laced Wyandotte bantams

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Absolutely gorgeous silver laced Wyandotte hens available at £40 each! These are true bantams and hatched beginning of September!

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
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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.