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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 Silkie hens hatching eggs x6 - Advert 1
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Silkie hens hatching eggs x6

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£9Price

These eggs are very fresh and come from our small, mixed colour flock of large fowl Silkie hens that run with an unrelated cockerel. Gorgeous hens that are calm and friendly but do not fare well in th

Ottery Saint MaryDevon
Chickens poultry Happy healthy sexed pullet chicks - Advert 2
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Happy healthy sexed pullet chicks

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£6Price

Happy healthy, 1 week old, sexed pullets (young hens) available, nice mix of colours, light Sussex, Rhode rock, beechwood blue, speckledy, browns, leghorn and magpie types. All excellent laying type

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KingsbridgeDevon
Chickens poultry Beautiful pure Brahma and Brahma cross chicks - Advert 3
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Beautiful pure Brahma and Brahma cross chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£14Price

I have four pure Brahma and four cross Brahma 5 week old chicks available. Sold unsexed as it is so difficult to be sure what they are at this age. They are all happy, healthy and good looking birds l

BidefordDevon
Chickens poultry Pure bred silkie hatching eggs & chicks - Advert 4
14

Pure bred silkie hatching eggs & chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Quality bearded silkie hatching eggs. 6 cockerels (chocolate, black mottled, blue mottled, gold, white and silver partridge) running with approx 30 hens of all different colours, including two frizz

LiftonDevon
Chickens poultry Mixed colour + (smooth and frizzle) pekins - Advert 5
1

Mixed colour + (smooth and frizzle) pekins

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£1,234Price

Pekin hatching eggs for sale I have many different colours and feather types. Fertility is very good. 12 for £12 24 for £24 Postage will be extra. Pm if interested

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TivertonDevon
Chickens poultry Day old chicks - Advert 6
1

Day old chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

I have a few day old chicks available. Pekin bantams Rhode island red Buff sussex Polish bantams. All are unsexed £6 each

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CreditonDevon
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Chickens poultry Wyandotte chicks - Advert 7
4

Wyandotte chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Silver laced wyandotte bantam chicks available. Gold partridge laced wyandotte bantam chicks available. Hatched 31st march. Hatched 4th April.

Newton AbbotDevon
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam chicks  - Advert 8
31

Pekin bantam chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

From 1 week old , Various colours , Will need heat for 1st 3 weeks , Unsexed , Collection from hemyock , Devon

CullomptonDevon
Chickens poultry Thuringian Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6 - Advert 9
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Thuringian Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

Thuringian Chamoise Rare Breed Hatching Eggs x 6 .. HATCHING EGGS.. Super friendly Bantam size Chickens.. Fantastic for kids.. Very easy to look after.. Great temperaments.. Fresh eggs posted Royal Ma

OkehamptonDevon
Chickens poultry Hybrid POL hens - Advert 10
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Hybrid POL hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

SPECIAL OFFER - 5 HENS £20 EACH (normal price £22 each) Selection of hybrid Point of Lay Hens ready now: Light Sussex Rangers Copper marans Blues Speckedys Pied Rangers Leghorns (white eggs) - curre

HonitonDevon
Chickens poultry Satin Silkie Rooster FOC - Advert 11
5

Satin Silkie Rooster FOC

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Looking to find a new home for this handsome friendly young Roo. He’s becoming a pain for my old hens who just want to retire in peace, looking to rehome him ASAP he’s got too much energy for them. I

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CreditonDevon
Chickens poultry Warren point of lay hens chickens  - Advert 12
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Warren point of lay hens chickens

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Beautiful Warren hens at point of lay or just starting to lay. Great pets as they're friendly and easy to tame. Lay all year round, large brown eggs. Vaccined and registered. Can supply feed and extra

Ottery Saint MaryDevon

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.