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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 15 chicks 6+ weeks £120 all - Advert 1
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15 chicks 6+ weeks £120 all

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Various breeds Bluebell green eggers white cream legbar appelenzer the last one so are £10 each or all 15 for £120

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RomfordGreater London (13.4mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington Cockerel  - Advert 2
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Buff Orpington Cockerel

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Buff Orpington Cockerel for sale. Hatched August 2025 Currently lives in a mixed flock and has started treading hens. Collection only

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LutonLuton (44.1mi)
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💙 EXHIBITION STOCK- SABLEPPOT HATCHING EGGS🥚

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£4Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known for being super friendly and easy to handle—perfect if you want chickens with personality. In my little flock, will reciveve eggs from my silver, blue partridge, cuckoo and blu

TadworthSurrey (37.1mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry £2 /each hatching eggs mixed and pure breed  - Advert 4
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£2 /each hatching eggs mixed and pure breed

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£2Price

available for collection or ready for delivery 4 brahma eggs £3/each 6 pekin bantam eggs £3/each 6 olive eggers eggs £3/each 20 mixed breed (lucky dip ) £2/each postage ,next day delivery with royal mail High-quality fertile hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for chickens. Our birds are regularly checked and kept in clean, spacious conditions to ensure

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RomfordGreater London (13.4mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Silkie chickens male  - Advert 5
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Silkie chickens male

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

I had 2 silkies for sale to good homes. I hatched these from eggs myself. Unfortunately I need to rehome at least 1 as I only have a 2 females and the males will fight. They have good temperament and love some fuss. Great with kids and cats

Canvey IslandEssex (5.8mi)
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Pure breed Pekin chicken eggs, quail hatching eggs

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Currently 5 hens and cockerel running together Last week Hatched 6 out 6 Selling 6 eggs for £10 12 eggs for £20 Above collections price If you want me to posting out it would be £6.95 including

LondonGreater London (27mi)
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Fertile Hatching Eggs: Blue, Cyan, Green, Olive

Chickens

4 daysAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I’ve chosen my best layers to cross with my pure lavender Araucana roosters. The hens laid reasonably well right through the winter, even though the coop wasn't heated, and they are now in full prod

LondonGreater London (27mi)
PRO
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5 days old golden quail chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Currently hatched out 14 quail chicks Selling all Each chick £8 or 2 for £15 All 14 would £80 These will increase on price due age All golden quail lay lovely big eggs Based in se9

LondonGreater London (27mi)
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A PAIR OF BANTAM FAVEROLLES

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Faverolles are a French breed & are very distinctive with a salmon colour, bearded chests & 5 toes. They have a quiet & docile temperament happy in any size garden. They are ideal for first time chick

Haywards HeathWest Sussex (47.7mi)
Chickens poultry 🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥 - Advert 5
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🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Hey chicken enthusiasts! Exciting news—my beautiful sablepoot bantams are laying, and the fertility rate on these hatching eggs has been fantastic so far. Sablepoots are a true bantam breed, known fo

TadworthSurrey (37.1mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Cornish bantam game chicks - Advert 6
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Cornish bantam game chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£6Price

For sale 2 Indian/cornish bantam game birds hatched 12th April. Unsexed mum and dad pictured £6 each located North Benfleet area

WickfordEssex (2.5mi)
Chickens poultry Lovely flock of 8 hens, Warrens, mixed - Advert 7
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Lovely flock of 8 hens, Warrens, mixed

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We are reluctantly having to move on our lovely little flock of 8 hens and 1 cockerel. The hens are Warrens, or Warren mix, plus 1 white hen. We get on average 6-7 eggs a day. All healthy as you can

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Haywards HeathWest Sussex (47.7mi)
4.9
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale - Advert 8
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Chicks for sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Polish Silkie Mix Chicks 🐥 Beautiful Polish Silkie mix chicks available ✨ Tame and used to regular handling ✨ Friendly and well-socialised Unsexed and ready to go to their new homes now Please mes

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TadworthSurrey (37.1mi)
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Polish hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£9Price

Mixed colours hatching eggs We have had really high hatch rates , chicks always available We collect eggs daily Price for 6 eggs , more can be purchased however Collection is good , postage is £5

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ColchesterEssex (27.8mi)
5.0
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Big Brahma hatching eggs mixed colours x 6

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£24Price

Collected daily from our gentle giants - fertile eggs offered The price is for 6 eggs but more are available We have been hatching these regular Chicks also available if required

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ColchesterEssex (27.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Peking bantam chicks for sale - Advert 11
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Peking bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Some are buff and some are speckled - mixed colours and sex. Photos included of parents. Successful hatching 15/18. Happy to sell fertile eggs too - £10 for 6, plus P&P. Chicks are £10 each.

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Bishop's StortfordHertfordshire (24.8mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks (various breeds) - Advert 12
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Chicks (various breeds)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£8Price

DAY OLD CHICKS.... Pekin bantam chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £8 each Polish chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £10 each Barbu D'uccle £10 each Cream Crested Legbar chicks (Sexed) £15 each (b

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NewmarketSuffolk (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams  - Advert 13
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Pekin bantams

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Pekin bantams available all hens are laying. £20 for hens £10 for cockerels. Last years hatch and all healthy.

SevenoaksKent (24.9mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam chicks for sale - Advert 14
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Bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

I have 2 bantam chicks that are 2 weeks old and 12 more hatching on 17/04/2026 The 2 weeks old ones are £17 and the ones hatching are £15 each. I ALSO HAVE BANTAM HATCHING EGGS £4 FOR 6 AND £5 SHIPPIN

WembleyGreater London (33.4mi)
Chickens poultry 🐔 Fertile Hatching Eggs for Sale 🥚 - Advert 15
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🐔 Fertile Hatching Eggs for Sale 🥚

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£12Price

High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your flock. 🐓 Available Breeds: Aseel (pre-booking only) Russian Orloff (show birds)

AshfordSurrey (42.7mi)
Chickens poultry Male Splash Silkie Chicken - Advert 16
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Male Splash Silkie Chicken

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

We need to sell as was sold to us as a female. Loves a cuddle once you’ve got hold of him! ************

BrentwoodEssex (8.3mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Cockerel - Advert 17
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Silkie Cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Bought as a POL hen but recently found out she was a cockerel. Unfortunately we can’t have a cockerel where we are. Looking for a loving home for him where he can live his best cockerel life. Around 2

BrentwoodEssex (8.3mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam young hens  - Advert 18
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Pekin bantam young hens

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Lovely Pekin bantam young hens available, hatched 26th March. Healthy, well cared for, and used to daily handling. A mix of beautiful colours available. Also available: Young cockerels Unsexed chicks

SloughBerkshire (46.4mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid chicken & appleyard ducks hatching eggs  - Advert 19
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Hybrid chicken & appleyard ducks hatching eggs

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

Very fresh & 100% organic chicken & ducks eggs for sale.I have already hatched some this year and the hatching rate is 100%. Negotiation price is available. Collection or home delivery available.

LutonLuton (44.1mi)
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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.