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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.

Chickens poultry 2 paired Gaint brahma chicks - Advert 1
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2 paired Gaint brahma chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

🐥 Pair of Brahma Chicks – Male & Female 🐥 Beautiful pair of Brahma chicks available – one male and one female. Healthy, well-grown, and full of character. These are a lovely large, gentle breed know

CarnforthLancashire
Chickens poultry Female Ayam Cemani - 7 weeks old  - Advert 2
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Female Ayam Cemani - 7 weeks old

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

I have 7 female Ayam cemanis (second photos - 2 that appear possible males), off heat between 6-7 weeks old. Parents are dark fibro and owned by me and have no leakage.

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GlossopDerbyshire
Chickens poultry Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously* - Advert 3
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Various Chicks *Hatching Continuously*

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hello there! RHODE ISLAND REDS AND BUFF ORPINGTONS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. £7 each. Please enquire to reserve. We have various breeds of chicks hatching all the time. Breeds depend on what we have. Chicks

KenilworthWarwickshire
Chickens poultry Maran and La Bresse day old chicks - Advert 4
2

Maran and La Bresse day old chicks

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£8Price

4 x La Bresse chicks. Unsexed. These are French table birds who also lay prolifically. 9 Copper Blue and Splash Marans. Unsexed. From dark brown egg laying stock. 2 x male Cream Legbars. Female

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent
Chickens poultry 2 chicks - SOLD - Advert 5
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2 chicks - SOLD

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have two adorable chicks for sale. They will be sold together. Hatched on the 27th March 2026 £5 each - £10 together. I would like them to go to a great home with experience and or chickens alread

HalifaxWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Healthy Chickens for Sale – Great Egg Layers 🐔🥚 - Advert 6
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Healthy Chickens for Sale – Great Egg Layers 🐔🥚

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£20Price

I’m selling my flock of chickens due to upcoming travel, otherwise I would happily keep them. The group includes 8 females and 1 male, all in good health and well cared for. They have recently started

RomfordGreater London
Chickens poultry GOLD WELBAR BANTAM BREEDING GROUP - Advert 7
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GOLD WELBAR BANTAM BREEDING GROUP

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£65Price

A male and four females all laying. Auto sexing chicks males hatch lighter than females. Laying medium sized brown eggs

WolverhamptonWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Silver Bielefelder Hatching Eggs x 6 - Advert 8
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Silver Bielefelder Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Hatching eggs from my 2025 super rare Silver Bielefelders now laying well and cockerels doing their job. Bielefelders were created in Germany in the 1970s as the ultimate dual purpose bird (worth goo

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SkegnessLincolnshire
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers  - Advert 9
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Crested Cream Legbar Chicks blue egg layers

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Beautiful crested cream legbar chicks are a fantastic addition to any flock! Blue egg layers Auto sexing - males and females can be identified at hatch Hatched 8/2/26 second hatch 16/2/26 Males an

AmmanfordCarmarthenshire
Chickens poultry Ayam Cemani - Advert 10
5

Ayam Cemani

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

1 Male / 1 Female for sale. Hatched on 7th Jan. Selling as we only wanted to keep one from the hatched chickens.

SalfordGreater 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.