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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 Chickens Omlet go up coop - Advert 1
7

Chickens Omlet go up coop

Chickens

Just BornAge
FemaleSex
£325Price

Omlet chicken coop Go up with 2m run, water drinker and feeder Great for chickens, can store Upto 4 chickens, protection from fox All clips present , the run has been disassembled Collection only

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BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Rare Breed LF Cochins. Chicks/hatching eggs  - Advert 2
5

Rare Breed LF Cochins. Chicks/hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£0Price

We are able to offer spare hatching eggs from our flocks of Large Fowl Cochins They’re now on the Rare Breeds list. Super friendly big giants. Also sometimes we’ll have chicks of various ages wh

PenrithWestmorland and Furness
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3

Pure breed cream legbar and others available

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Cream legbar cockerel and hens available as well as cross breeds..cream legbar cockerel and 4 hens for £100 Other hens £20

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LiversedgeWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Rhode Island Red Bantams - Advert 4
2

Rhode Island Red Bantams

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Very sound healthy birds bred from original show stock. These three ideally should go together and are ideal for a knowledgeable novice. They will need secure housing, run and correct feed. RIR are va

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LancingWest Sussex
Chickens poultry Leghorn cross  - Advert 5
10

Leghorn cross

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Leghorn cross poultry for sale 1 male that is abit nasty and 7 females all in lay 8 pound each plus a pair off French Maran 10 week old 20 pound the pair plus French Maran hatching eggs 20 pound a do

NorthwichCheshire West and Chester
Chickens poultry Auracana mix  - Advert 6
6

Auracana mix

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Young and strong rooster…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Pure Bantom Cockerell  - Advert 7
4

Pure Bantom Cockerell

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£15Price

This is a young pure bred bantom Cockerell, which is white/grey with speckles, truly beautiful. Looking for a new home.

LeedsWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Pure Bantom Cockerell  - Advert 8
2

Pure Bantom Cockerell

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£15Price

This is a young, pure bantom Cockerell, which is white/grey in colour, looking for a new home. He has 4 brothers who he gets on well with.

LeedsWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript) - Advert 9
2

Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript)

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£11Price

The ultimate white egg layers laying 300/320 eggs All fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 each 20 plus £11.00 each Discount on large orders Warrens and Columbian black tails

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry 2 chicks - SOLD - Advert 10
5

2 chicks - SOLD

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£10Price

I have two adorable chicks for sale. They will be sold together. Hatched on the 27th March 2026 £5 each - £10 together. I would like them to go to a great home with experience and or chickens alread

HalifaxWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAM HATCHING EGGS - Advert 11
5

CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAM HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£3Price

BELIEVED FERTILE HATCHING EGGS FROM PEN OF CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAMS . MY INCUBATORS ARE FULL SO THESE EGSS ARE AVAILABLE . £3 PER EGG ,POSTAGE IS AN ADDITIONAL £5.50. I WILL SEND THE FRESHEST EGGS VIA

ChichesterWest Sussex
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams for sale  - Advert 12
6

Pekin bantams for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

🐔Beautiful Pekin Bantams Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Pekin bantams available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfect for

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Quality Point of lay Hybrids for sale  - Advert 13
9

Quality Point of lay Hybrids for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

🐔Beautiful POL Hybrid hens Available 🐔 We currently have one of the largest selections of stunning point of lay hybrid hens available, with over 20 varieties to choose from, including coloured egg

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Brahma for sale - Advert 14
5

Brahma for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

🐔Beautiful large fowl Brahma Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of large fowl Brahma available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Hybrid cockrel  - Advert 15
1

Hybrid cockrel

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Hybrid Cockrel for sale Needs more hens for him, good at his job Lovely colour Handled since hatched Home hatched

HalesowenWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Polands for sale  - Advert 16
11

Polands for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

🐔Beautiful Poland Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Poland and Padovanas (beared Polands) chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and doc

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each  - Advert 17
3

Point of lay pullets (various breeds) £12.50 each

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We have some very nice friendly hens looking for new homes All fully vaccinated These breeds will lay 290 - 320 eggs per year Breeds White leghorns Light Sussex Silver Sussex Black rock Sp

HuddersfieldWest Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Silkies for sale  - Advert 18
4

Silkies for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

🐔 Beautiful Silkie Chickens Available 🐔 We currently have a lovely selection of Silkie chickens available. These birds are well known for their friendly, calm, and docile nature, making them perfec

BathBath and North East Somerset
Chickens poultry Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds - Advert 19
6

Beautiful point of lay hens - range of breeds

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Lovely range of colours available- bluebells, speckledies, warrens, white star, rhode rocks, white Sussex, silver Sussex and small number of blue egg layers. Blue egg layers are £30, all the others ar

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BirminghamWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Pekin bantam chicken chicks - Advert 20
2

Pekin bantam chicken chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

They will need a heat lamp for 4-6 weeks as hatched in the incubator , feed on chick crumb & water until old enough

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WalsallWest Midlands
Chickens poultry Large cockerel/Dutch bantam trio - Advert 21
2

Large cockerel/Dutch bantam trio

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have a large cockerel available to a new home, hatched last year. Bred from olive egg laying strains. £15 Also, a trio of Pile Dutch bantams. Top exhibition quality, £80 the trio

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NorthamptonWest Northamptonshire

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.