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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 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters - Advert 1
4

2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

I have 2 black mottled pekin bantam roosters looking for homes. If you would like one or the other let me know or both. I also have a bag of growers feed which they’ll need to be on now. They need to

HerefordHerefordshire
Chickens poultry Hybrid chicks - Advert 2
8

Hybrid chicks

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

New chicks available now🐥🐣 All chicks are unsexed unless stated otherwise Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s hatchery

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WelwynHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Beautiful pekin chickens - Advert 3
2

Beautiful pekin chickens

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Beautiful 5 weeks old chickens looking for new homes. We have 1 lavendar pekins, 1 black mottled pekin and one gold partridge pekin. Looking for £3 each

HerefordHerefordshire
Chickens poultry Purebreed Lavender Araucana bantam cockerel - Advert 4
2

Purebreed Lavender Araucana bantam cockerel

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Lovely natured boy, hatched by me last summer. Blue egg gene. Needs his own flock now. Collection from Ware, East Herts.

WareHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Peking bantam chicks for sale - Advert 5
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Peking bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
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
Chickens poultry Two hens for sale,  - Advert 6
1

Two hens for sale,

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Two hens, not integrating into our silkie flock and need a new home. They were from a school hatching project, so unsure of breed and age is approximate, otherwise happy and healthy birds.

HerefordHerefordshire
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Chickens  - Advert 7
9

Pure Breed Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Baby Chicks  - Advert 8
51

Baby Chicks

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day-old chicks now available. We have a limited number of healthy, strong chicks ready to go to new homes. These are Bantams —perfect for smallholdings, hobby flocks, or anyone looking to grow their

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
PRO
3

Pekin bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

New chicks available now….. 🐣 These pekins are a mix of frizzled mottle pekin to a Dutch bantam beautiful little chicks 🐥

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WelwynHertfordshire
PRO
9

Hatching eggs

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi there here at Kay’s hatchery we have surplus hatching eggs for sale Rooster is a blue laced red Wyandotte Hens are mixed Bluebells Leghorn Black rocks So will get a lovely selection. 6 eggs - £

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WelwynHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs  - Advert 11
1

Hatching eggs

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hybrid hatching eggs, I have already hatched some this year and the hatching rate is 100% Incredibly strong lovely chicks £10 for 6 and £5 p p

WelwynHertfordshire
ADVANCED
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ISA Bovan Browns

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

These birds will be available in late June. as Point of lay. They are all ISA Bovan brown females fully vaccinated and treated for salmonella. Excellent layers that give very brown eggs. One of the hi

RoystonHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Hybrid Chicks - Guaranteed Hens  - Advert 13
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Hybrid Chicks - Guaranteed Hens

Chickens

9 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Day-Old Hybrid Chicks Now Available We have a limited number of healthy, strong day-old hybrid chicks ready to find their new homes.These chicks will grow into hardy, reliable, and prolific laying h

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry POL Hybrid Chickens Ready to Lay - Advert 14
51

POL Hybrid Chickens Ready to Lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

🐓 Point of Lay Hybrid Pullets – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay hybrid pullets, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re looking for

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WelwynHertfordshire
5.0
Chickens poultry Cornish/Indian game, hatching eggs - Advert 15
1

Cornish/Indian game, hatching eggs

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

I am selling hatching eggs, I already have some in the incubator and they are fertile. £20 for 6 plus p p which is approximately £6 depending on what postage you require

WelwynHertfordshire
Chickens poultry Serama Hatching Eggs  - Advert 16
4

Serama Hatching Eggs

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Serama hatching eggs available for postage or collection. Eggs posted from Monday to Thursday. Fertility is above 90%, I currently have their eggs in an incubator. £2.50 per egg and £6 1st class tra

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RickmansworthHertfordshire

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.