Chickens Poultry for sale
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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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13 Hens for adoption. 3 years old
Chickens
3 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
3 Hens for adoption. Sadly. Need to re-home due to personal reasons. Collection from Maidstone. Comes with Layers pellets and grit
Maidstone, Kent
4Mixed breed hens
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£10Price
Beautiful colours and have already started to lay eggs. They are a mix of light Sussex and speckled
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Canterbury, Kent5.0
3Brazilian x Thai shamo hens
Chickens
1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£100Price
2 Brazilian x Thai shamo hens for sale 14 months old £100 each Having a sort out so will probably have more available soon
Aylesford, Kent
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Silkie hens 20 weeks old
Chickens
5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price
Hatched 17 May 2026 from APHA registered stock. Remaining colours are blacks and golds/buffs. Price is £45 per bird - collection only from TN15 0NX.
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Sevenoaks, Kent
3Frizzle banthams
Chickens
11 weeksAge
MixedSex
I currently have 2 cockerels looking for a good home there handled daily by my son so there friendly
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Sittingbourne, Kent
8Buff Orpington Cockerel
Chickens
5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price
Pure-Bred Buff Orpington Cockerel – Original Yorkshire Bloodline Beautiful 4-month-old pure-bred Buff Orpington cockerel available. From an original Yorkshire bloodline, with excellent breed type an
Sittingbourne, Kent
24 lavender pekins + 1 fluffy bantam.
Chickens
15 weeksAge
MaleSex
I have 5 male bantams for free for anyone who would like to relieve my neighbourhood of the cockerel calling
Broadstairs, Kent
2Brown Leghorn cockerel
Chickens
6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price
Beautifully feathered young cockerel for sale. Approximately 24 weeks old. Healthy and happy. Ready to go!
Ashford, Kent
14 x Pekin Bantam Hens
Chickens
6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price
4 x Pekin Bantam Hens available 4 months old Lavender colour Collection Chilham, Canterbury Sold in pairs £30 each or all 4 for £100
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Canterbury, Kent
2Cockerell
Chickens
4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£1Price
Two beautiful cockerells. Healthy . Black and white. Not sure of the breed. Friendly, used to people and dogs.
Broadstairs, Kent
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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.