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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 X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs  - Advert 1
2

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

X6 Light Sussex hatching eggs, traditional breed, great layers, fertility tested, postal eggs cannot be guaranteed. Eggs sent in polystyrene boxes marked with fragile tape by royal mail Monday to Thur

WhitchurchHampshire (31.1mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie chick - Advert 2
41

Silkie chick

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Beautiful grey silky chick for sale very friendly had to get rid of because not enough room in the cage for them to all have room

WimborneDorset (39.9mi)
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2

Silkie roosters

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

Silkie roosters needing a good home they have a beautiful temperament & just need a good home as we’re downsizing the flock.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex (23.3mi)
PRO
7

6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs. All orders are sent via 24 tracked royal mail. Please allow your eggs to rest for 24 hours prior to either placing under a broody hen or in an incuba

ThatchamBerkshire (40mi)
Chickens poultry Coloured egg laying grower chickens for sale  - Advert 5
3

Coloured egg laying grower chickens for sale

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£22Price

Have 8 available They are 12 weeks old Born on 17 of January 2026 Friendly and been handled since chicks Get really excited when shake a tub of treats Silverudd x emerald blue Should lay blue tin

BagshotSurrey (39.4mi)
PRO
5

Day old chicks

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Day old chicks mainly a cross of Brahma cockerel and rhode island red hens. Possibly if you lucky there could also be some frizzle, and bantam in them if they have managed to fertilise any please see

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AltonHampshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry Indian game, shamo, English game - hatching eggs - Advert 7
6

Indian game, shamo, English game - hatching eggs

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Indian game(LF), shamo (LF) and old English game bantam hatching eggs, proven fertile this year. Parents in picture. £25 per 6 eggs including free postage and packing UK mainland 24hr tracked. Payment

HungerfordBerkshire (44.1mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender Pekin Cockerel  - Advert 8
1

Lavender Pekin Cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Seeking a permanent home for a cockerel. He is currently looking for a flock to protect and a secure environment to join. • Breed: lavender pekin • Age: about 2 years • Current Location: Salisbury SP3

SalisburyWiltshire (35.3mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin polish barnyard mix chicks - Advert 9
6

Pekin polish barnyard mix chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

4 weeks old. Still under heat. Very friendly as they have been handled a lot. One (yellow/grey) is Polish and the other (black/yellow) is mix.

WimborneDorset (39.9mi)
PRO
4

ORPINGTON CHICKS FOR SALE

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Show type Orpington chicks looking for loving homes. These are from show lines and will grow into very large beautiful birds. Orpington’s are fabulous for first time and novice chicken owners due to

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SouthamptonSouthampton (15.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens and chicks read description - Advert 11
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Chickens and chicks read description

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

3 week old pekin chicks £12 Unsexed 9 week old Hybrid pullets £20 POL £20-£60 Serama’s D’uccle bantams Sablepoots Pekin’s Hybrid hens Quails available from day olds to laying hens

FarnboroughHampshire (33.8mi)
Chickens poultry POL Warren hens for sale  - Advert 12
4

POL Warren hens for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Here we have our point of lay Warren hens up for sale, they have reached an age where they will be starting to lay now they are all hens and are £30 each feel free to drop me a message asking any othe

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AltonHampshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry 4 week old naked necks chicks  - Advert 13
9

4 week old naked necks chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Here we have some pure breed naked necks, there is now only 14 left. They are available for collection and are £15 each. Message me for any additional information and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry 4 week old chicks  - Advert 14
8

4 week old chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

We only ave 13 of these guys left they are £7 each. And are cross breeds of rode island reds, brahma and possibly bantam. Message me for any additional info and to arrange collection

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AltonHampshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chicken & Duck Hatching Eggs - Advert 15
6

Chicken & Duck Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Mixed chicken hatching Eggs Available great hatching rate you could be hatching -Copper black -Rhode island red -Warren White silkie eggs available pure white blue face Duck eggs available coul

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SalisburyWiltshire (35.3mi)
Chickens poultry Cream legbar, chicks, growers, pullers, hens  - Advert 16
11

Cream legbar, chicks, growers, pullers, hens

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire 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

BordonHampshire (21.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid hens, chicks, growers, pullets - Advert 17
10

Hybrid hens, chicks, growers, pullets

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

We are a small family run chicken breeder in Hampshire 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

BordonHampshire (21.1mi)
Chickens poultry Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 18
5

Sablepoot Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
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 (21.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs - Advert 19
5

Pekin Bantam Chicks, Growers, Hens, Hatching Eggs

Chickens

5 monthsAge
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 (21.1mi)
Chickens poultry Rhode Island Red Bantams - Advert 20
2

Rhode Island Red Bantams

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Very sound healthy birds bred from original show stock. These three ideally should go together and are ideal for a knowledgeable novice. They will need secure housing, run and correct feed. RIR are va

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LancingWest Sussex (32.4mi)
Chickens poultry Silkies - Advert 21
2

Silkies

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£300Price

x 4 Gertrude, Ethel,Mable and Hazel. Good layers. Coop has automatic doors and internal trays. The firls are good at putting themselves to bed.

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SouthamptonSouthampton (15.4mi)
Chickens poultry USA silkie chicks  - Advert 22
10

USA silkie chicks

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

USA silkie chicks Mixed colours Hatched 28/02 Unsexed - takes about 3 months to sex 1 white, 1 buff and 3 different partridge Some photos of hens from my flock More chicks hatching on the 8th o

GuildfordSurrey (34.9mi)

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.