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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 Lavender pekin battle point of lay  - Advert 1
3

Lavender pekin battle point of lay

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Up for sale I have lavender pekin bantams at point of lay Hens Hens £25 each Cocks £10 each Really friendly bird great for beginners

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BuryGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry eggs and chicks and sometimes hens  - Advert 2
1

eggs and chicks and sometimes hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Small selection of of quail chicks left about 14, hatched 12th-14th Jan £7 each 6 or more £6 each Unsexed and under heat Taking pre-orders for eggs and chicks. Pekin bantam (chicks & eggs) Brahma (c

StanleyCounty Durham
Chickens poultry WANTED - small breed hens  - Advert 3
2

WANTED - small breed hens

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

WANTED: In search of small breed hens, someone who is able to bring them to Blyth Northumberland or is close by for me to collect. Only after hens as I already have a bantam rooster. Photo is an examp

BlythNorthumberland
Chickens poultry Mr and Mrs Silky - great starter hens - Advert 4
2

Mr and Mrs Silky - great starter hens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

If you are just getting started and fancy a pair of hens.. these are a beautiful couple..bred here they have been inseparable since being tiny chicks. We nicknamed then Hinge and Bracket as they are s

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ChesterfieldDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Hatching Eggs (Booted Bantams) - Advert 5
6

Sablepoot Hatching Eggs (Booted Bantams)

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

6 eggs £10, 12 eggs £18, larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Hatching eggs available from my flock of mixed colour Sablepoots (Booted Ba

LincolnLincolnshire
Chickens poultry Brown leghorn bantam trios - Advert 6
2

Brown leghorn bantam trios

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£70Price

Trios of brown leghorn bantams Hens for sale separately for £30 each. Hatched this year. Laying well.

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham
Chickens poultry *RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks! - Advert 7
3

*RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks!

Chickens

5 daysAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

HounslowGreater London
Chickens poultry Warren Hens for sale  - Advert 8
3

Warren Hens for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Just Bantams is a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to breed large fowl chickens. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago just for th

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 9
5

Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder who breeds Pekin bantams and more recently we have started to keep other breeds of bantam and also some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few yea

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam, Laced Wyandotte Bantam & Polish Hens - Advert 10
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Pekin Bantam, Laced Wyandotte Bantam & Polish Hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have a last few pekin bantams, Laced Wyandotte Bantams and polish for sale. all 20 weeks old, some laying. Need to make room for start of season hatching. Gold Laced Black Wyandotte Bantams Gold

HullKingston upon Hull
Chickens poultry Mixture of hens and cockerels - Advert 11
16

Mixture of hens and cockerels

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

A mixture of hens including Bantams light Sussex and copper marans, at a variety of ages but most of them have just started laying. The hens are £15 and the cockerels are £12 or they can go as a trio

CambridgeCambridgeshire
Chickens poultry Bantams for sale - Advert 12
3

Bantams for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

Hi! I have 2x polish bantam cockerels for sale and 1 Japanese bantam for sale! All friendly and don’t peck at you. Friendly to the hens too. For sale is the white frizzle and the black frizzle. Still

NottinghamNottingham
Chickens poultry Roosters for sale (and some hens) - Advert 13
9

Roosters for sale (and some hens)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 14
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Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

We have a lovely stock of hybrid hens for sale. Friendly, fun and good layers. Our hens are fully vaccinated, wormed and regularly checked for red mite. Some are laying already and they all inquisit

TadleyHampshire
Chickens poultry Three beautiful cockrels looking for a new home - Advert 15
5

Three beautiful cockrels looking for a new home

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

We have two Polish Mopheads and one little bantam cockrel available for rehoming. All very pretty and lovely tame characters but fighting with each other (accidentaly bought as hens). Looking for new

TruroCornwall

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.