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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 Rooster and 6 hens for sale - Advert 1
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Rooster and 6 hens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

I have a total of 6 hens and a rooster (in total 7 chickens) for sale. The hens lay eggs but as of recently they've been laying them some place in my garden as I have them open during the day. They mu

StourbridgeWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Light Sussex bantams  - Advert 2
2

Light Sussex bantams

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£60Price

I have available 8 pairs of light sussex bantams, hatched last year and ready to start laying. Extremely well bred, won best of breed at Carlisle where I purchased the parents for £100. They lay lovel

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Thornton-CleveleysLancashire
Chickens poultry Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs - Advert 3
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Brahma Large Fowl Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Hatching eggs: 6 eggs £15, 12 eggs £30. Flat Rate Royal Mail 24hr Tracked Postage £5.99. Larger quantities of eggs can take me a few days to collect. From my flock of large fowl mixed colour Brahma

LincolnLincolnshire
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 4
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

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 care

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St NeotsCambridgeshire
5.00
Chickens poultry 3 Laying Hens  - Advert 5
7

3 Laying Hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

3 laying hens They all come together They come with all of their feed, both feeders, treats etc. selling them due to moving and don’t have a garden Collection only b68 Contact if interested *****

OldburyWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Silkie, dutch bantam and blue egg layers - Advert 6
4

Silkie, dutch bantam and blue egg layers

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

I have 3 silkie cross hens, great broody hens. Also available are 3 blue eggs laying hens at 8 month. I am APHA and CPH registered.

OldhamGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Laying hens for sale - Advert 7
16

Laying hens for sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Mixed laying hens just starting to lay 21 weeks old now Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Buff Orpington Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers too All breeds available as just hens,pairs or trios

MalvernWorcestershire
Chickens poultry 5 mixed laying hens  - Advert 8
1

5 mixed laying hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

2 ex farm 2 home hatched but I forget the breed 1 bantam All included Need to be rehomed due to change in circumstances

Burton-on-TrentStaffordshire
Chickens poultry Crested cream legbar ( Blue eggs)  - Advert 9
4

Crested cream legbar ( Blue eggs)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Crested female Cream Legbars point of lay hens , approximately 15 available. Will start laying good quantities of blue eggs In Feb/March 2026 . Cream Legbars hatching eggs , and sexed chicks avail

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WigtonCumberland
Chickens poultry POL hens for sale  - Advert 10
2

POL hens for sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

2 POL hens for sale Would prefer that they went together Laying well 1 is a barred Plymouth Rock hybrid.

RichmondCounty Durham
Chickens poultry Mixture of hens and cockerels - Advert 11
16

Mixture of hens and cockerels

Chickens

9 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 3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date - Advert 12
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3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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AshfordKent
Chickens poultry Salmon Faverolle Hens - Advert 13
6

Salmon Faverolle Hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Salmon Faverolle Hens - £30 each - young birds, be ready for laying come spring - also some roosters available if needed for breeding - see pictures - viewing or questions welcome - the last picture

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire
Chickens poultry  ISA Brown, Lohman brown and Goldline laying hens - Advert 14
5

ISA Brown, Lohman brown and Goldline laying hens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I have to sell my lovely chickens as I have to live in a flat and can not keep them. 3 x ISA Brown 1 x Lohman Brown 1 x Goldline They are all good layers around 11 months old. Very nice and calm. Goo

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LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry 3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES! - Advert 15
3

3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES!

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

x1 White Leghorn x2 Rhode Rock x1 20kg layers pellets x1 Poultry Drinker x1 Poultry Feeder x1 Bag of Chicken Grit x1 Bag of Hay for nesting Fully vaccinated lovely laying hens that are for sale. The

DagenhamGreater London
Chickens poultry Few super breed laying hens for sale  - Advert 16
12

Few super breed laying hens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Currently have below breeds all in lay now 1.2 Brahma one blue and Colombian each £45 or 2 for £80 2. 2 gold laced barnvelders £40 each or 2 for £70 2 point of lay warren each £30 or 2 for £55 2 copp

LondonGreater London
Chickens poultry Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens - Advert 17
13

Lovely Point of Lay Hybrid Hens

Chickens

11 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 5 hens and 1 rooster  - Advert 18
1

5 hens and 1 rooster

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

They are very lovely 5 hens they are very healthy laying eggs and breeding eggs every day. Very healthy 1 roo with amazing feathers. Please bring own box or containers thanks

ManchesterGreater Manchester

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.