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Hens Chickens Poultry for sale in Chelmsford, Essex

20 Hens Chickens Poultry for sale in Chelmsford, Essex

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 3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date - Advert 1
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3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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AshfordKent (44.6mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Rooster, Buff Orpington x Silkie Rooster - Advert 2
4

Pekin Rooster, Buff Orpington x Silkie Rooster

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£3Price

Pekin Rooster: A lovely gentleman who I have had since a chick (Hatched 5 June 2025). He is very friendly with people as spent a portion of his life indoors. He is also very good at looking after his

LeatherheadSurrey (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Tiny Serama Bantams,Hens from £15.Good Selection. - Advert 3
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Tiny Serama Bantams,Hens from £15.Good Selection.

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Tiny,child sized, Serama bantams.Smallest chickens in the world.Good type,adult hens £18,grower hens £15,cocks £10 .Good selection of colours,Offspring of those in photos.Defra (Alpha) registered.

CranbrookKent (44.6mi)
Chickens poultry 2 lohman brown need to be rehomed  - Advert 4
82

2 lohman brown need to be rehomed

Chickens

10 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

I need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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LondonGreater London (30.3mi)
Chickens poultry Burford brown hens at point of lay - Advert 5
11

Burford brown hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

20 weeks old Just starting to lay Fully vaccinated Other hybrid hens at the same age Hens (large fowl) Point of lay (hybrids) (18-22 weeks) Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers)

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ColchesterEssex (21mi)
Chickens poultry Roosters for sale (and some hens) - Advert 6
9

Roosters for sale (and some hens)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

LondonGreater London (30.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 7
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.1mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Handsome Cockerel For sale - Advert 8
51

Handsome Cockerel For sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£1Price

Our beautiful and handsome cockerel needs a new home. He is very gentle to hens and children. We’re moving home and can’t take him. He cockado’s just a little in the morning and it’s a lovely sound.

StowmarketSuffolk (38.3mi)
Chickens poultry 3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES! - Advert 9
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3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES!

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

x1 White Leghorn x2 Rhode Rock x1 20kg layers pellets x1 Poultry Drinker x1 Poultry Feeder x1 Bag of Chicken Grit x1 Bag of Hay for nesting Fully vaccinated lovely laying hens that are for sale. The

DagenhamGreater London (19.5mi)
Chickens poultry Aseel rooster, hens and Pullets for sale - Advert 10
24

Aseel rooster, hens and Pullets for sale

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£50Price

I’m moving houses and I can’t take my birds with me. Only selling to good bird keepers, these birds are not for the pot Adult ASEEL TRIO 1 Aseel cross rooster(75% Aseel 25%Black Rock) 2 Pure bred Ase

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LondonGreater London (30.3mi)
Chickens poultry Few super breed laying hens for sale  - Advert 11
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Few super breed laying hens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Currently have below breeds all in lay now 1.2 Brahma one blue and Colombian each £45 or 2 for £80 2. 2 gold laced barnvelders £40 each or 2 for £70 2 point of lay warren each £30 or 2 for £55 2 copp

LondonGreater London (30.3mi)
Chickens poultry Dark silver Brahma hens - Advert 12
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Dark silver Brahma hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£50Price

2 dark silver Brahma hens available! £50 each or £95 for the 2 of them together! Also 1 last lemon Brahma cockerel available for £10! Make sure you look at all the photos to see the other fancy bree

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.1mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay  - Advert 13
101

Hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £

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ColchesterEssex (21mi)
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 14
11

Araucana chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (46.1mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Healthy Young Cockerel - Advert 15
21

Healthy Young Cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We have a healthy young rooster, approximately 5 months old, looking for a new home. He’s growing well, very active, and has recently started crowing and looking after our small flock. He would make

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IsleworthGreater London (39.1mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams - Hens/POL's/Pullets/Cockerals - Advert 16
41

Pekin Bantams - Hens/POL's/Pullets/Cockerals

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Seling my gorgeous flock of Pekin Bantams due to moving overseas. I have a Millefleur breeding group, Cuckoo breeding group and lots of hens, pullets and POL'S available for good homes. Please get in

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SittingbourneKent (29.8mi)
Chickens poultry Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old  - Advert 17
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Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

22 weeks old hens Will lay ************ eggs a year. Stayed laying last week All vaccinated & mite treated. Pure Breads £35 Hybrids £26 Currently on growers pellets

RoystonHertfordshire (30mi)

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.