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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 Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel - Advert 1
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Silver spangled hamburg bantam cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

cockerel looking for a new home. So he needs of some lovely hens . Pick up from Nelson Lancashire

NelsonLancashire
Chickens poultry Excellent Leghorn cockerals  - Advert 2
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Excellent Leghorn cockerals

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price

I have 4 excellent leghorn cockerels looking for new ladies. Bred last year and needing gone asap. Thanks

Licensed Breeder
LancasterLancashire
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington Hatching Eggs - Advert 3
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Buff Orpington Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Fertile buff orpington hatching eggs for sale. From excellent quality unrelated parent stock. 6 eggs £12 collected or £20 posted

PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer  - Advert 4
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Crested Cream Legbar - Blue Egg Layer

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Crested Cream Legbars Well as per usual with us at Pilling Poultry instead of winding down, we are still mad busy 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ From a day old chick to 8 weeks old Growers to 18 week plus point of

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry White silkies and buff Orpingtons  - Advert 5
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White silkies and buff Orpingtons

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have for sale white silkies and buff Orpingtons lovely friendly chickens. We also have unsexed chicks.

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BurnleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Silkies for sale - Advert 6
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Silkies for sale

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Unsexed 11 weeks and 9 weeks silkies collection coppull mix of colours all doing well would be a great addition to any flock

ChorleyLancashire
Chickens poultry Recycled Coop Run only  NO maintenance - Advert 7
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Recycled Coop Run only NO maintenance

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£350Price

We have a Range of recycled coops available, all different sizes, for different amounts of chickens you have Available to view at Pilling Poultry, Lancashire, PR3 6SS The easy clean recycled plastic

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Flock of 3 Chickens 🐓 For Sale   - Advert 8
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Flock of 3 Chickens 🐓 For Sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£75Price

Flock of 1 cockerel and 2 pol hens. All 8 months old. Will be sold with some feed and dust free straw that they are currently bedded on. For sale through no fault of their own as Iam currently cutting

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PrestonLancashire
Chickens poultry Light Sussex bantams  - Advert 9
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Light Sussex bantams

Chickens

11 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 Lavender pekins trio - Advert 10
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Lavender pekins trio

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£55Price

14 week old lavender pekins friendly birds. We are registered with APHA and Defra. A trio is a cockerel and two hens.

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BurnleyLancashire

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.