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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 All Colour POL Available in Spalding - Advert 1

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All Colour POL Available

£15

Chickens9 monthsMixed

Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓 Warren Brown 🤎 £15 🐓 Goldline 🧡 £15 🐓 Lohmann Brown 🤎 £15 Plus: 🦆 Muscovy Drakes - from £15 🦆 POL Muscovy - 17 weeks old £25 🦆 Muscovy Ducklings 🐥 - 2 & 4 weeks old

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Spalding, Lincolnshire

Chickens poultry Pure Breed American Silkie chicks - Advert 2

2 hours

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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.

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Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay - Advert 3

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

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

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15 minutes

Ayam cemani

£80

Chickens4 monthsMale

Young Ayam cemani cockerals there are 2 available. Beautiful birds. All black including black mouth.

Paula H.

Birkenhead, Merseyside

3 hours

Two cockerels for sale

£0

Chickens3 monthsMale

Two hybrid cockerels Hatched 27th July Beautiful guys, very happy free ranging our garden throughout the day. Free to a good home.

Chantelle M.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks - Advert 3

5 hours

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Silkie Chicks

£10

Chickens3 weeksMixed

🐣 Silkie Chicks, Unsexed. 🥚 Hatch date: 2/11/2025 & 19/11/2025 📖 Follow North West Poultry on Facebook for updates.

Young Cockerel that needs a home

£0

Chickens11 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

5 hours

White and brown rescue hens

£4

Chickens1 yearFemale

We are Bella’s Halfway home, an animal rescue based in West Sussex. We’ve got some beautiful hens available for new homes from a local free range egg farm. To reserve please send photos of set up, c

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Chichester, West Sussex

Chickens poultry 2 young cockerels to go to loving home for free - Advert 6

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2 young cockerels to go to loving home for free

£0

Chickens4 monthsMale

Free to a good home 🩷🏠 Two young cockerels to go as a pair as they're very attached to eachother! They are friendly and enjoy being free range to forage and roost. They both crow. Not for meat please!

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Reading, Berkshire

Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 7

7 hours

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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

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5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 8

7 hours

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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 :-)

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5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire

7 hours

Chickens, Laying Hens, Bovan Browns

£5

Chickens1 yearFemale

All female egg layers, 16 months old, laying well, selling as have too many eggs. 16 available. Please message if you have any questions.

JAMES C.ID Verified

Par, Cornwall

Chickens poultry SMALL FLOCK FOR SALE - Advert 10

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

12 hours

Pekin bantams

£28

Chickens11 weeksFemale

I have 2 pekin bantams available, both smooth. Approx 16 weeks old. £28 each. Don't have to go together.

hannah

5.00

Crediton, Devon

Chickens poultry Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome - Advert 12

14 hours

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Silkie, polish frizzle looking for rehome

£25

Chickens4 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

Chickens poultry POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE - Advert 13

Licensed breeder

14 hours

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POL CHICKENS AVAILABLE

£15

Chickens7 monthsFemale

🐓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 £18.00 Bovan Brown£15.00 Goldline £15.00 White star (lay blue eggs) £23.00 Light

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Brahma Roosters

£10

Chickens1 yearMale

I’m looking to rehome two healthy, 1-year-old Brahma roosters due to a noise complaint. These gentle giants are calm, friendly, and a beautiful addition to any flock. Details: Age: 1 year old Breed: Brahma Healthy, active, and well-cared-for Ideal for breeding, showing, or as part of a backyard flock

Huseyin I.

Manchester, Greater Manchester

1 day

Hens, Ducks, Quail and other poultry available

£20

Chickens2 weeksMixed

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

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Coalville, Leicestershire

Chickens poultry Day old chicks, Are you chasing the rainbow eggs. - Advert 16

Licensed breeder

1 day

Day old chicks, Are you chasing the rainbow eggs.

£10

Chickens7 monthsMixed

Day old chicks, Pure marans, Olive eggers F1 hybrid, Easter eggers. Contact me for availability. £10 each chick. £3 each egg. Or 6 for £15

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Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Licensed breeder

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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.