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Eggs for hatching Chickens Poultry for sale

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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 Cream legbars  - Advert 1
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Cream legbars

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

I currently have some cream legbar hens (cockerals also available) about 16 weeks of age these are pure breed that I have hatching so unfortunately not Vaccinated Blue egg layer about 220 eggs a ye

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DeesideFlintshire
Chickens poultry Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs  - Advert 2
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Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 6 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collection

ReadingBerkshire
Chickens poultry Trio of Bantam Orpington’s  - Advert 3
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Trio of Bantam Orpington’s

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£135Price

Fantastic pets, layers, or breeding birds. Out of award winning strains. Friendly birds, lay a medium egg. Orpington bantams of this quality are hard to come by. The male is very friendly and shows n

LeominsterHerefordshire
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching eggs - Advert 4
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Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee

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ColchesterEssex
5.00
Chickens poultry 🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 born 5/12 - Advert 5
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🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 born 5/12

Chickens

7 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

🫒🥚 OLIVE EGGER CHICKS 💚 (Beautiful green eggs!) Looking to add something special to your flock? Day-old Olive Egger chicks will be hatching soon and ready for new homes — perfect for anyone wanti

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GlossopDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 6
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Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

7 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 Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 7
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Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder who breed a variety of different bantam breeds and more recently we have started to keep some large fowl. We started keeping pekin bantams a few years ago jus

BordonHampshire
Chickens poultry Light Sussex Hybrid - POL - Advert 8
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Light Sussex Hybrid - POL

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Sussex Hybrids - Good Layers Pilling Poultry - Inverness Farm, Union Lane, Pilling, Lancashire, PR3 6SS Open Monday to Saturday - 9am to 6pm - OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND Karen, Tom, Naomi and Elly here to h

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry French Copper Black Marans - Dark Brown Eggs - Advert 9
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French Copper Black Marans - Dark Brown Eggs

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling Po

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry French Copper Blue Marans - Dark Brown Eggs - Advert 10
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French Copper Blue Marans - Dark Brown Eggs

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure breed Marans ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pilling P

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Chickens poultry Splash Marans Pure Breeds - Dark Brown Eggs - Advert 11
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Splash Marans Pure Breeds - Dark Brown Eggs

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure breed Marans - Splash ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds P

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry White Marans - Pure Breeds - Dark Brown Eggs - Advert 12
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White Marans - Pure Breeds - Dark Brown Eggs

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Pure breed Marans - White ❤️ French Copper Black Marans ❤️ French Copper Blue Marans ❤️ French Splash Marans ❤️ Wheaten Marans ❤️ White Marans All will lay a chocolate brown egg - quality birds Pil

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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.