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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 Rare Breed LF Cochins. Chicks/hatching eggs  - Advert 1
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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 (0.3mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender pekin chicks  - Advert 2
21

Lavender pekin chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Unsexed, Day old , eating and drinking well . Mother is my Pekin hen who is lovely and friendly . Still need heat . Loving homes only . Price per chick

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham (48.9mi)
Chickens poultry Day old silkie chicks  - Advert 3
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Day old silkie chicks

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Day old chicks , eating and drinking well . Still need a heat plate . Lovely colours . Loving homes only . Price per chick

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Chester-le-StreetCounty Durham (48.9mi)
Chickens poultry 2 paired Gaint brahma chicks - Advert 4
1

2 paired Gaint brahma chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

🐥 Pair of Brahma Chicks – Male & Female 🐥 Beautiful pair of Brahma chicks available – one male and one female. Healthy, well-grown, and full of character. These are a lovely large, gentle breed know

CarnforthLancashire (36.8mi)
Chickens poultry 12x day old Barred Plymouth Rock chicks - Advert 5
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12x day old Barred Plymouth Rock chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

12 Barred Plymouth Rock chicks. Hatched 01/04/2026, will require heat for the first 6-8 weeks. Unsexed. £10 each or £100 for them all. Located 10 minutes from the A66, near Barnard Castle. Can deliv

RichmondCounty Durham (33.9mi)
Chickens poultry X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs  - Advert 6
5

X6 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£15Price

🥚 Mixed Silkie Hatching Eggs – Pack of 6 🥚 Beautiful selection of 6 mixed Silkie hatching eggs available from healthy, well-cared-for birds. Silkies are known for their fluffy plumage, friendly nat

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CrookCounty Durham (40.4mi)
Chickens poultry Shamo game birds  - Advert 7
1

Shamo game birds

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

I have a lovely big pair of shamos looking for a new shed 🏠 I'm in bishop Auckland please contact me ************

Bishop AucklandCounty Durham (42.8mi)
Chickens poultry Mottled Pekins - Advert 8
3

Mottled Pekins

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Hatched & Reared by ourselves - 4 Cockerels and 1 Hen - Charming, small "true bantam" chickens. Docile friendly nature and striking plumage.

CarnforthLancashire (36.8mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender pekin cockerels  - Advert 9
1

Lavender pekin cockerels

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Lavender pekin cockerels for sale, I have 2 males that I need to find a good home, £25 Cash / collection only :) Message me for any more details

CarnforthLancashire (36.8mi)
Chickens poultry 6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs - Advert 10
2

6 x Mottled Pekin Hatching eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

3 hens running with 1 cockeral , lovely birds. First lot in the incubator candled with 100% fertility

HexhamNorthumberland (33.3mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each  - Advert 11
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Silkie Chicks for sale £20 each

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Available from April 20th Some chicks in photo are reserved. Mainly blacks ledt now. All hand held daily. SPENNYMOOR. UK

SpennymoorCounty Durham (46.6mi)
Chickens poultry unsexed chicks and quail - Advert 12
10

unsexed chicks and quail

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£9Price

5 Unsexed quail chicks, they are still under heat, eating and drinking well. Hatched 29th March (Back available) £9 each £35 for all 5 unsexed chicks Pilkie x serama (4 left) £10 each or all for

StanleyCounty Durham (44.3mi)
Chickens poultry Quality Point of Lay Pullets - Advert 13
1

Quality Point of Lay Pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Quality Point of lay pullets available Priced at £18 each Collection from Near Ambleside (Cumbria)

AmblesideWestmorland and Furness (18.1mi)
Chickens poultry 6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock - Advert 14
4

6x hatching eggs - Barred Plymouth Rock

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

High quality Barred Plymouth Rock hatching eggs from healthy, well maintained breeding stock. Barred Plymouth rocks are a dual purpose breed, known for its beautiful black and white feathers, friend

RichmondCounty Durham (33.9mi)
Chickens poultry BANTEM COCKEREL  - Advert 15
3

BANTEM COCKEREL

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Beautiful bantem boy Jude (around 8-12 month old) is looking for a new home. We rescued Jude late November of 2025 and have since been looking after him. Due to recent changes in circumstances we’re m

CarlisleCumberland (17.6mi)

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.