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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 Warren hybrid female chicks 2 weeks old  - Advert 1
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Warren hybrid female chicks 2 weeks old

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 23/02/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 4 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 (48.5mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds - Advert 2
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Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others are £20.

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BirminghamWest Midlands (27.3mi)
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 3
9

Auracana mix

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Two young, five months old roosters £20 each …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands (27.3mi)
Chickens poultry Warren's brown egg layers  - Advert 4
1

Warren's brown egg layers

Chickens

6 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 (44mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie bantams all female - Advert 5
2

Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (44mi)
Chickens poultry White hybrid pullets  - Advert 6
2

White hybrid pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

White hybrid pullets White egg layers 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are one of the top egg layers

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (44mi)
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White Silkie Hen

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

White silkie hen looking for a new home. She lays eggs. Unfortunately I’m having to rehome her as she is being picked on by the other hens so I’ve had to separate her from the group. Rather than k

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SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (45.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Cockerels  - Advert 2
4

Cockerels

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Cross breed jersey giant cockerels. Bred last year, but now have too many and they’re starting to fall out. Free to someone who can give them a good home. Steve ************

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent (39.1mi)
3

Appenzella all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Appenzella all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old silver, gold and chamois very unique birds

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (44mi)
3

Brahmas all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Brahmas all female fully vaccinated and wormed 5 months old 5 different colours very friendly and calm

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (44mi)
8

Point of Lay Hens - VARIOUS BREEDS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Point of Lay hens - READY NOW 🐔Black Copper Marans 🐔Light Sussex 🐔Rhode Rock 🐔Black Sussex 🐔Barred Rock 🐔White Leghorn ⭐️Only Hens available ⭐️18-20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (40.5mi)
5

Polish Hens - POINT OF LAY

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshire / Cambr

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (40.5mi)
4

Silkie Hens - POINT OF LAY

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

SILKIES & POLISH CHICKENS - POINT OF LAY 🐔Various Colour Hens available ⭐️20 Weeks old (Point of lay 🥚🍳🪺) ⭐️Vaccinated ⭐️Wormed ⭐️READY NOW!! 🗺️ Collection from Raunds (North Northamptonshi

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WellingboroughNorth Northamptonshire (40.5mi)
2

Coloured hybrid pullets

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (44mi)
5

Hybrid chicks for sale

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£8Price

9 Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. 6 girls 3 boys £8 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each

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CoventryWest Midlands (22mi)
Chickens poultry Silkies Bantam hens mixed colours - Advert 10
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Silkies Bantam hens mixed colours

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Silkie hens available. Mix of colours including black, blue, splash, mottled, gold. Hatched last year some September and some October. Getting regular eggs out of them. Great chickens for children, very easy to tame £35 each. Also a trio of white silkies available 2 hens and a cockerel that are not related £75. Hatching eggs available mixed colour silkies £15 per half doze

AshbourneDerbyshire (25.5mi)
Chickens poultry rooster silkie - Advert 11
4

rooster silkie

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Rooster silkie for free i have 4 roster who’s want contact me on WhatsApp 07456166600

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RipleyDerbyshire (22.3mi)
Chickens poultry Large cockerels - Advert 12
2

Large cockerels

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have 2 cockerels available to new homes, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 each

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NorthamptonWest Northamptonshire (38.9mi)
Chickens poultry 2 day old silkie chicks on heat still - Advert 13
2

2 day old silkie chicks on heat still

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

pure silkie bantam chicks bred from silver and black hens over gold cockerel, still need heat for several weeks, £7 each or all 6 £35

RotherhamSouth Yorkshire (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry Ex commercial laying hens  - Advert 14
3

Ex commercial laying hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

We have some of our ex commercial laying hens available. Still laying well. Been looked after to a very high standard and nd are a good weight. 10 or more hens £2.50 each. Forever homes only.

SheffieldSouth Yorkshire (45.9mi)
Chickens poultry Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously* - Advert 15
11

Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*

Chickens

Due in 2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hello there! BUFF ORPINGTON AND RHODE ISLAND REDS HATCHING AROUND THE START OF APRIL. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what

KenilworthWarwickshire (27.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams all female  - Advert 16
3

Pekin bantams all female

Chickens

5 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 (44mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed size and colour cockerels  - Advert 17
1

Mixed size and colour cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to the right home. I understand people don’t want cockerels but thought I’d put these beautiful boys up on here to see if I can find them good homes. Must have hens for them to be with and I’d li

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DaventryWest Northamptonshire (33.2mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam - Advert 18
3

Pekin Bantam

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Ready to go pure breed Cockerel. 1 lovely Pekin Bantam Male Collection is Shirebrook Colour : 1x Mottled, cockoo Collection: NG20 and Shirebrook

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MansfieldNottinghamshire (30.4mi)
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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.