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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 Sablepoot Bantams, Chicks, Growers, POL, Hens - Advert 1
5

Sablepoot Bantams, Chicks, Growers, POL, Hens

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£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 (0.3mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantams, Chicks, Growers, Point of Lay, Hens - Advert 2
8

Pekin Bantams, Chicks, Growers, Point of Lay, Hens

Chickens

1 dayAge
MixedSex
£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 (0.3mi)
ADVANCED
4

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 (34.1mi)
PRO
10

Pure breed Pekin chicken eggs, quail hatching eggs

Chickens

5 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 (41.4mi)
PRO
7

Fertile Hatching Eggs: Blue, Cyan, Green, Olive

Chickens

5 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 (41.4mi)
PRO
7

5 days old golden quail chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
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 (41.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chocolate lace bantam cockerel - Advert 7
4

Chocolate lace bantam cockerel

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Hey here we have for sale one of our chocolate lace bantam cockerel's. He has been part of our flock for around a year now, however we have decided it is time to put him up for sale and find a new hom

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AltonHampshire (5.3mi)
Chickens poultry Colombian pekin bantam  - Advert 8
4

Colombian pekin bantam

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Hey guys here we have one of our Colombian pekin bantams up for sale he’s been with us for around a year but we have now decided we would like to move him not a new home

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AltonHampshire (5.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks recently hatched Silkies,Buffs & Leghorns  - Advert 9
81

Chicks recently hatched Silkies,Buffs & Leghorns

Chickens

5 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Silkie chicks just hatched this week. Gorgeous little bundles off fluff that make great pets. We also have a few Buff Orpington’s & the prolific laying leghorns.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex (25.5mi)
Chickens poultry Perkin Bantum  - Advert 10
22

Perkin Bantum

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£0Price

Unfortunately we need to rehouse our chicken as she's become a pest and bullying our rescue dove. Because they normally freeroam alot she's not enjoying being separated. Friendly and good with kids.

Rescue/Charity
SalisburyWiltshire (40.7mi)
Chickens poultry 🐥Sablepoot hatching eggs- (booted bantams)🐥 - Advert 11
4

🐥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 (29.5mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Fertile hatching eggs Chickens Ducks Peafowl  - Advert 12
241

Fertile hatching eggs Chickens Ducks Peafowl

Chickens

5 daysAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I have various breeds of fertile hatching eggs for incubation Collection or posting can be arranged Brahma LF Darks Isabella Lemon Pyle Buff Colombian Gold partridge Silver spangled Appenzelle

SouthamptonSouthampton (27.8mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Bantams, Silkies x seebright  - Advert 13
4

Bantams, Silkies x seebright

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Have s mixture of Bantams, silkies and seebright some pure breed some cross... Hatched this week and still some hatching. £25 Hens £15 Roosters 🐓

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TidworthWiltshire (35.8mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay Brahma hens for sale  - Advert 14
9

Point of lay Brahma hens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£60Price

3 x stunning Brahma hens for sale, point of lay - should start laying soon. Wonderful chickens to look at, make lovely pets. Pure breed, super calm and friendly. Vaccinated. £60 each ideally to stay

Princes RisboroughBuckinghamshire (41.8mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed Colour Pekin Cockerels - Advert 15
3

Mixed Colour Pekin Cockerels

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have two for sale (£10 each), they were hatched at home and we ended up with more males than females so we are looking to rehome them before they start fighting for the ladies.

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PulboroughWest Sussex (18.9mi)
Chickens poultry Lovely flock of 8 hens, Warrens, mixed - Advert 16
8

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 (34.1mi)
4.9
Chickens poultry POL Warren hens for sale  - Advert 17
4

POL Warren hens for sale

Chickens

5 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 (5.3mi)
ADVANCED
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 (25.5mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks for sale - Advert 19
6

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 (29.5mi)
PRO
7

6 Beautiful Lavender Pekin Bantam Hatching Eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
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 (26.4mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay hydrid hens for sale  - Advert 21
7

Point of lay hydrid hens for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Really lovely calm and friendly ladies, will start laying soon, good egg production. £20 each, collection from HP27 postcode. Can deliver locally. Other poultry available too, please my other adverts

Princes RisboroughBuckinghamshire (41.8mi)
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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.