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Little Chickens Poultry for sale

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 **🐣 Hatching Eggs Available! 🐣** - Advert 1
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**🐣 Hatching Eggs Available! 🐣**

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

I currently have **6 hatching eggs ready now**, with more being laid every day! My hens are a lovely mix of Polish and Silkie in a variety of beautiful colours. They’re running with a **Frizzle cocke

CongletonCheshire East
Chickens poultry Bantam, Silkie and seebright chicks - Advert 2
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Bantam, Silkie and seebright chicks

Chickens

Due in 2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

we have broods expecting to hatch this month pure breed Bantams, Silkie cross and seebrights there maybe some hybrids as they live together. making some unique colours and styles but until they hatch

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TidworthWiltshire
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Chicks, Ducklings and complete Starter sets

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We have a wide range of chicks and ducklings to choose from. These range from £7-15 each depending on breed etc. We only sell in a minimum of 2, we do advise to have three or more. The full set up

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CoalvilleLeicestershire
Chickens poultry Barbu d’Uccle Bantam Trio ( 2 hens 1 cockerel - Advert 4
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Barbu d’Uccle Bantam Trio ( 2 hens 1 cockerel

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleu hatched last year, hens just coming into lay. Busy sweet natured little bantams with full beard and muff with feathered legs.

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MonmouthMonmouthshire
Chickens poultry Two Pol Pekin Bantam Hens - Advert 5
1

Two Pol Pekin Bantam Hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Two Pol Pekin bantam Hens 7 months old and now starting to lay Lovely looking little birds £30 each

King's LynnNorfolk
Chickens poultry Beautiful Pekin Cockerel – Looking for a new Home - Advert 6
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Beautiful Pekin Cockerel – Looking for a new Home

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Very sweet young Pekin cockerel looking for a new home. He is 6 weeks old, healthy, active and growing very well. He has been raised in a loving home and is very friendly — he is used to people, en

MaidstoneKent
Chickens poultry Various chicks available  - Advert 7
74

Various chicks available

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Beautiful Chicks Available Hatching Weekly! 🐣 Looking to add some stunning birds to your flock We have a lovely selection of day old chicks, with new chicks hatching almost every week ✨ Availabl

ManchesterGreater Manchester
Chickens poultry Bantam Roosters x3 - Advert 8
3

Bantam Roosters x3

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

We have 3 x Bantham roosters that we are looking to rehome. Lovely birds we are just a little heavy on the males here on our farm. £15 per bird

DroitwichWorcestershire
Chickens poultry Lovely Hybrid Point of Lay Hens for sale.  - Advert 9
15

Lovely Hybrid Point of Lay Hens for sale.

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our great selection of hens are just coming into lay and make fantastic family pets. We also have young silkies and bantams in stock for the Spring I can offer advice on setting up your first little

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TadleyHampshire
Chickens poultry ✨ Pair of Beautiful Serama Hens – Mini Chickens ✨ - Advert 10
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✨ Pair of Beautiful Serama Hens – Mini Chickens ✨

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£80Price

These stunning pure Serama girls have now found their forever home 💛 But don’t worry—there will be more Serama chicks and hens available soon! Stay up to date by following my page here: https://www

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RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Serama chicks  - Advert 11
2

Serama chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Week old chicks , still need heat , lovely little birds - worlds smallest chicken breed Parents can be seen as they are family pets

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham
Chickens poultry BANTEM COCKEREL  - Advert 12
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BANTEM COCKEREL

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Beautiful bantem boy Jude (around 8-12 month old) is looking for a new home. We rescued Jude late November of 2025 and have since been looking after him. Due to recent changes in circumstances we’re m

CarlisleCumberland
Chickens poultry Serama & D’Anver Cross Chicks  - Advert 13
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Serama & D’Anver Cross Chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Miniature Serama × Lavender D’Anver Chicks Available 🐣 We now have special miniature chick hatch available for new homes. These tiny, pocket-sized chicks are from our pure lavender D’Anver cocke

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RuardeanGloucestershire
Chickens poultry Sablepoot/Booted Bantam Hens - Advert 14
6

Sablepoot/Booted Bantam Hens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

REDUCED as making space for new birds. Now £20 each. Chicks and hatching eggs also available. Mostly hatched mid August. Laying well for us already. These birds come from my mixed colour pen of Sab

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LincolnLincolnshire

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.