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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 CHICKENS AVAILABLE  - Advert 1
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POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

🐓HAPPY HENS POULTRY🐓 WE OUR RENOWNED FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HAPPY HEALTHY HENS IN ESSEX Here at happy hens licensed poultry breeders We have various Hens available at POL all hens are fully vaccinated and wormed up too date The breeds we have available are CopperMaran £23.00 Black tails £23.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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GraysThurrock
Chickens poultry Mixed chicks and ducklings  - Advert 2
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Mixed chicks and ducklings

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Indian runner ducklings £10 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire

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BelperDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Newborn baby chicks for sale in London  - Advert 3
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Newborn baby chicks for sale in London

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Baby chicks for sale. These chicks from 3 days to 4 weeks available now. Price start from £10. Collection from West London. We also selling Fertilised eggs for hatching.

NortholtGreater London
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Day‑Old Chicks and Hatching eggs - pure breed

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day‑Old Chicks & Hatching Eggs – Now Available Hatching dates: 1- 21.04.2026 2- 28.04.2026 We have a lovely selection of day‑old chicks and fertile hatching eggs ready this week. All chicks are vaccinated against Marek’s and coccidiosis before collection. Availability changes daily, so please message us for the most up‑to‑date list. Hatching Eggs £3 each — availabl

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Weston-super-MareNorth Somerset
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6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incubator.

ThatchamBerkshire
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🩶🧡Buff Orpington & Silver Laced chicks 🧡🩶

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flocks. They’re calm, friendly, super easy going, and lay gorgeous big eggs 🥚✨ ✨ Friendly & docile ✨ Perfect for beginners & families ✨ Great egg layers ✨ Just all-round lovel

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GlossopDerbyshire
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Chickens poultry Warren chicks  - Advert 1
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Warren chicks

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Mixture of warren chicks. Not sexed. Hens lay eggs most days. The chicks are mixed colours. Can see hens and cockerel

Brierley HillWest Midlands
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Two cream.legbar cockerals.for sale

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have two beautiful cream legbar cockerals incubated by myself.. they have been wormed , and went outside at 6 weeks , they are currently 8 weeks old.

BridgendBridgend County Borough
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Hatching Eggs & Chicks Buff, Brahma, Frizzle, Blue

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I have Hatching Eggs and Chicks from the following: Buff Orpington Brahma Easter Eggers Polish Bantam Frizzle Light Sussex Mixed Breed Prices start at £2 I also have Aylesbury Ducks and Pom Pom Run

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ChinnorOxfordshire
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Polish Chicks

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful Polish Chicks in various colours. Both smooth and frizzle available. Unsexed chicks. Require heat lamp or heat plate until fully feathered. Please bring a suitable carrier/box Collectio

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NewmarketSuffolk
Chickens poultry For free hen and rooster  - Advert 5
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For free hen and rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£0Price

One egg laying hen and one rooster for free, I don’t really remember when they were born but they are looked well

NottinghamNottingham
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Olive Egger & Copper Black Maran chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

-Only 8 left now!!- Will do a deal on all 8 for £70. We’ve got some Olive Egger, French Black Copper Maran & Easter Egger chicks available now. Collection from Lingfield (RH7 Postcode) £10 each or

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LingfieldSurrey
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Point of Lay Hybrids For Sale!

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Breeds: - burford browns £35 - marigold £25 - lavender splash £28 - light Sussex £25 - silver Sussex £28 - partridge leghorns £30 - green egg layers £35 - blue egg layers £35 - millfleurs £32 - Rhode

WorcesterWorcestershire
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Polish, Silkie & Pekin Bantam Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in

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CoalvilleLeicestershire
Chickens poultry Grownup Chickens - Advert 9
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Grownup Chickens

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£0Price

I have two roosters and two hens of Buff Orpington. Both hens lay around 5 eggs per week. Looking to only give one rooster as both roosters have recently started fighting, but if you want all of them

MaidstoneKent
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2 cockerels

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price

Lavender Orpington and Brahama cockerels need new home well tempered but are too big for our little run they have just come of age

WakefieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Brahma roosters  - Advert 11
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Brahma roosters

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price

Pure brahma roosters ,gentle and good mannered around kids and pets ,giants gentle around their girls ,unfortunately plans are changed and need to rehome them

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RomfordGreater London
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Chickens poultry Pekin bantams all female  - Advert 12
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Pekin bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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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 Americana bantams all female  - Advert 14
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Americana bantams all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Americana bantams all female fully vaccinated and wormed they lay a olive or green egg very friendly they have fluffy cheeks

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
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Vorverk chickens all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Vorverk chickens all female very stunning birds fully vaccinated and wormed large fowl pure breeds they lay a cream egg

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire
Chickens poultry Lavender pekins - Advert 16
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Lavender pekins

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Lavender pekin for sale, that I need to find a good home £10 for the males £15 for females Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details

CarnforthLancashire
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Orpingtons, salmon fav, olive eggers, bourbon red

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Chicks for sale IP28 Chicks available : Lavender Orpingtons - £12 Blue Orpingtons - £12 Salmon Faverolles - £12 Polish (from a mixed flock) - £10 Bourbon Red Turkeys - £15 Growers (sexed and off he

Bury Saint EdmundsSuffolk
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Silkie Chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

6 week old silkie chickens for sale, mixed colours partridge, grey/white brown/black with partridge as well, unsexed,

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SouthportMerseyside

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.