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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 x4 Mixed Small Breed Chickens  - Advert 1
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x4 Mixed Small Breed Chickens

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

7 week old, fully feathered, off heat, unsexed chicks. Looking for forever homes. They are from my mixed breed coop (all small breeds) Hatched mid March. Ready to go now. £10.00 each. Collection

SevenoaksKent (49.4mi)
Chickens poultry UNSEXED SILKIE CHICKS - Advert 2
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UNSEXED SILKIE CHICKS

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£13Price

USA silkie chicks available for collection! Mixed colours available £13 each *will need heat lamp for next few weeks*

HastingsEast Sussex (37.3mi)
Chickens poultry Various chickens for sale  - Advert 3
61

Various chickens for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£123Price

Various chicken breeds for sale Silkies Polish Brahama Pekin Cochin Growers hens pol and some cockerels available

GravesendKent (46mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay Chickens  - Advert 4
9

Point of lay Chickens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£22Price

Huge selection of chickens, both hybrids and purebreeds. Point of lay, fully vaccinated. Excellent healthy stock. Hybrids in 17 types Purebreeds in large and bantam Chicks including olive egg layers w

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MaidstoneKent (35.4mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam hen with 15 chicks  - Advert 5
3

Bantam hen with 15 chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£180Price

This little bantam broody has hatched 15 chicks which she is looking after very well she is very protective of them she’s currently on chick crumb which the chicks are eating with her

AshfordKent (28.5mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Chickens for sale - Advert 6
5

Point of Lay Chickens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£22Price

Point of Lay hybrid Chickens/hens Range of different colours/types including Lohmann Browns, Light Sussex, Bluebells, Speckledy, Rhode Rock, Blacktails. Experienced poultry keeper. Kept chickens sin

LongfieldKent (47.4mi)
Chickens poultry 4 laying hens for sale - Advert 7
2

4 laying hens for sale

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

Roughly 2 years old all good layers. Pest free and have been together plus with ducks for all of their time with us.

WadhurstEast Sussex (42.4mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs pekin bantam and frizzle pekin  - Advert 8
6

Hatching eggs pekin bantam and frizzle pekin

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Pekin bantam hatching eggs collection from Westcliff on sea or can be posted for £6 £2 per hatching egg plus postage Tested for fertility and 18/20 eggs hatched very strong healthy chicks. The eggs

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Westcliff-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea (38.6mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Purebreed point of lay hens  - Advert 9
19

Purebreed point of lay hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We have purebreed hens at point of lay available Lavender aruacanas £35 Polish £35 Pekins £35 Silkies £40 Vorwerks £35 Brahmas £50

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SevenoaksKent (49.4mi)
Chickens poultry Araucana Cockerel free to a good home  - Advert 10
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Araucana Cockerel free to a good home

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Free to a good home, six month old Araucana cockerel. The females of this breed are blue egg layers. Needs his own flock now he's getting older.

DoverKent (0.2mi)
Chickens poultry High-quality fertile hatching eggs  - Advert 11
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High-quality fertile hatching eggs

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

High-quality fertile hatching eggs available – perfect for anyone looking to hatch strong, healthy chicks or grow your. Silkie rooster and Leghorns Goldline hens.6 eggs - £10 12 eggs - £20.Kent Gra

GravesendKent (46mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens  - Advert 12
6

Chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Pol chickens £25 each. I also have a few bantams £20 each please message for further information some are laying some Pol

SevenoaksKent (49.4mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin Hatching Eggs for Sale - Advert 13
12

Pekin Hatching Eggs for Sale

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Our lovely boy, Cesar, has been busy with our beautiful girls and now we have an abundance of fertile hatching eggs available. We have an incubator full despite promising my husband we wouldn’t hatch

MayfieldEast Sussex (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerel mixed breed - Advert 14
1

Cockerel mixed breed

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Cockerel for sale Beautiful bird Mixed breed Half giant orpington Friendly Needs a good home Any questions please ask

RochesterMedway (39mi)

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.