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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 Pure Bantom Cockerell  - Advert 1
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 2
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 Aseel chicken & Leghorn both female & chicken coop - Advert 3
51

Aseel chicken & Leghorn both female & chicken coop

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£70Price

Aseel is 7 months old and leghorn is 18 months old. Aseel is a very good breed. Both chickens are very friendly and adorable. Both chickens come with a chicken coop that has hatch.

SheffieldSouth Yorkshire
PRO
3

Pure breed cream legbar and others available

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£100Price

Cream legbar cockerel and hens available as well as cross breeds..cream legbar cockerel and 4 hens for £100 Other hens £15

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LiversedgeWest Yorkshire
ADVANCED
31

friendly rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

free to a good home - super friendly,hand raised rooster ,such a gentleman with the ladies and tolerates humans (not aggressive) the only reason i have to rehome him is because we have too many rooste

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript) - Advert 6
2

Pol white star/white leghorns (read full descript)

Chickens

15 weeksAge
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 Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth - Advert 7
181

Polish Bantam Chicks & Eggs - Frizzle & Smooth

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Polish Bantams Frizzle and Smooth Fertile hatching eggs and Chicks currently available Chicks are vaccinated at a day old Reared well, family pets Mix of lots of colours including Tolbunt, Can

YorkYork
Chickens poultry 2 chicks - SOLD - Advert 8
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 Cockerel - Advert 9
2

Cockerel

Chickens

14 weeksAge
MaleSex
£8Price

Young cockerel for sale Hybrid Friendly cockerel 3 months old Perfect for anyone with hens looking for a dominant leader

LeyburnNorth Yorkshire
Chickens poultry CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAM HATCHING EGGS - Advert 10
5

CHOCOLATE PEKIN BANTAM HATCHING EGGS

Chickens

6 daysAge
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
ADVANCED
4

friendly rooster

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£40Price

young rooster free to good home ,gentleman with his ladies and likes a cuddle ,only reason i have to rehome him is because i already have a rooster

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire
Chickens poultry Chickens for sale - Advert 12
4

Chickens for sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Silkie chicks 2&4 weeks old also newborns arriving in 2 weeks. Silkie chickens are very friendly, calm & make fantastic pets.

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LittlehamptonWest Sussex
Chickens poultry BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET - Advert 13
5

BUFF COCHIN - BREEDING QUARTET

Chickens

10 monthsAge
MixedSex
£250Price

I am making the decision to sell my young quartet of Buff Cochins (3 pullets and a cock). They hatched May last year, girls just coming into lay now as a slow maturing breed. All originating from the

YorkYork
ADVANCED
5

Hybrid chicks for sale

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

***CONTINUOUSLY HATCHING*** Hybrid chicks for sale. Dad is buff columbian brahma, mums are Lohmann Browns. Great egg layers. Lay 300 eggs a year. CURRENTLY 6 CHICKS AVAILABLE : From what I can t

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CoventryWest Midlands
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 chicks available  - Advert 16
3

chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

IF THE ADVERT IS LIVE WE HAVE CHICKS AVAILABLE. We have the following chicks available for new homes. - light Sussex - Olive egger These are hatched from dark strain eggs and parents can be see

BroughEast Riding of Yorkshire
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 Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6 - Advert 18
3

Gold laced Seabright hatching eggs x 6

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

I have five hens running with two cockerels. Laying well and excellent fertility rate. Eggs will be well packed and posted 1st class Royal Mail. Please leave eggs for 24houts before incubating. Any

PickeringNorth Yorkshire
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

2 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
Chickens poultry Quality Point of Lay Pullets - Advert 22
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

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.