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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 Auracana mix  - Advert 1
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Auracana mix

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£20Price

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

BirminghamWest Midlands (10.3mi)
Chickens poultry POINT OF LAY HENS  - Advert 2
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POINT OF LAY HENS

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Point of lay hens for sale Warrens £15 Light Sussex £20 White stars £20 Bluebells £20 Message if interested

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DerbyDerby (33.6mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie. Sussex & Orpington Chicks available  - Advert 3
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Silkie. Sussex & Orpington Chicks available

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

Day old light Sussex £6 each Various colour silkies £9 each 3 cuckoo Silkies & 8 Black Orpington at 2 weeks old £10 each Hatching weekly so will be more breeds available in coming weeks Feeders . Drinkers and chick feed also available to purchase

WolverhamptonWest Midlands (2.8mi)
Chickens poultry .Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs - Advert 4
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.Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Barbu d’Uccle Mille fleur and Lavender Pekin hatching eggs. £18 for 6 eggs. Collection Ashbourne or can post Monday-Thursday tracked 24 hr in protective poly box £6. Postage can affect hatching rates. High fertility in a test hatches.

AshbourneDerbyshire (32.5mi)
Chickens poultry Pure breed bantams for sale - Advert 5
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Pure breed bantams for sale

Chickens

Due in 6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Pure breed bantoms for sale fully vaccinated. 20 weeks old, just starting to lay eggs. Silkies pekin and Polish. Also over 12 types off hybrids from £20 Salmon Faverolles and Brahmas £45 each

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ShifnalShropshire (14.2mi)
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Ready to lay Hens in a wide range of breeds

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

We have a selection of breeds in stock all year around. Currently we have a lovely group of hens all fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay a range of egg colours. Hens are priced at £20-35 depending on breed, we also offer discounts on larger numbers. You can see loads more pics and vids on our social media , New Cottage Poultry is located in the village of Swannin

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (30.5mi)
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Chickens poultry 4 x Pekin Chicks - Advert 1
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4 x Pekin Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£6Price

Really cute chicks, like being held. Too young to be sexed. Still need a heat lamp. Looking for a good home. £6 each

NottinghamNottingham (45.4mi)
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Rhode Rock point of lay chickens

Chickens

13 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£24Price

Rhode Rock is a tough and reliable hybrid bred to lay a good number of eggs, especially good at free ranging and foraging. Temperament: Confident hardy hen Eggs: Brown Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Bantams - Advert 3
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Silkie Bantams

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

The fluffiest of the lot and always in big demand so keep an eye on availability if you want our beautiful Silkies. They make great pets and are the perfect garden flock member. They do appreciate a

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
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Shires Brown Hybrid

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Shires Brown. The classic hen, easy to tame and a reliable addition to the flock. Depending on availability these are usually Lohman or Warren types. Temperament: Friendly productive hen Eggs: Brown

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
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Millefleur

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Layer of white or cream coloured eggs with the striking Millefleur mottled plumage. Temperament: Calm ornamental Eggs: Cream Beginners: ⭐⭐⭐ Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winter laying: ⭐⭐ lighter layer Notes: Kept m

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
Chickens poultry Faverolles - Advert 6
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Faverolles

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

Large Salmon Faverolles. These are a lovely gentle large breed perfect for the garden flock. Layers of pinkish eggs and sporting there trademark earmuffs. These get on well with some of our other pur

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
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Large Brahma

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

We have a limited number of Brahma large fowl available in April. Such beautiful gentle giants, a real garden favourite! Gold, Blue, Lemon Pyle, Isabella. (some cockerels available) Temperament: Ex

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
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Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Our coloured eggers include Russett Greens (Green eggs), Cheshire Blues (Blue eggs), Cheshire Blacks (Dark Brown eggs). The Cheshire Blues are Genuine Cheshire Blues, bred in Cheshire by the original

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NewcastleStaffordshire (27.7mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties - Advert 9
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Point of Lay Hybrid Chickens - Over 16 varieties

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Back in stock! We now have a wide range of hybrids and pure breeds available. Point of lay hens in a variety of colours now for sale. These girls are fully vaccinated and ready to start laying at the

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
Chickens poultry Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL - Advert 10
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Pekins, Polish, Silkies and other bantams - POL

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

We have a beautiful selection of bantams available at the moment including Silkies, Pekins, Sablepoots, Padovana, Japanese bantams and Polish. Prices vary depending on age and breed - please check w

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
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Day old chicks - Guaranteed Females

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

We have a new batch of chicks available. All female, vaccinated and in 9 different colours. These will grow into the same beautiful hybrids we sell. Sold as three or more and will require heat lamp

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
Chickens poultry Point of Lay coloured egg layers - Advert 12
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Point of Lay coloured egg layers

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have a good number of dark egg layers available. These are Copper Maran hybrids and lay a lovely chocolate brown egg. Point of lay and fully vaccinated. Blue and Olive egg layers and other hybr

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NewentGloucestershire (47.9mi)
Chickens poultry Two beautiful friendly showgirl chickens in lay - Advert 13
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Two beautiful friendly showgirl chickens in lay

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

These two girls live free range in my garden. They are called Bingo and Bluey and are beautiful friendly pets, who lay eggs lol. One is a silkie and the other polish crossed with naked Neck. Best home

DerbyDerby (33.6mi)
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Broody silkie x hen with chicks

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£150Price

I have for sale a white silkie cross hen with 15 silkie cross chicks she’s a brilliant mum all chicks are eating well and healthy £150 for the family

LichfieldStaffordshire (11.5mi)
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Pekin silkies silver French maranssliverWyandotte

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi I have for sale various breeds on chicks including Pekins,silkies,silver French maran, cream legbar silverlaced,Wyandottes. Will have more hatching on the 20th April

LichfieldStaffordshire (11.5mi)
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Hybrid chicks for sale

Chickens

4 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 12 CHICKS AVAILABLE £7 each chick. Fertilised eggs also available for £2 each

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CoventryWest Midlands (26.2mi)
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Silkie Point of Lay Females

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

We have a lovely selection of silkie females available ready for their new homes. Colours include red, splash, black, red and gold. All vaccinated and wormed. £30 each Collection Earl Shilton

LeicesterLeicester (38.7mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid Hens Point of lay - Advert 18
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Hybrid Hens Point of lay

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Fully vaccinated point of lay Hybrids Hens. Available from 23rd February Wide selection; Light Sussex Speckled Rhode island hybrids Marigolds Blue bells Road rocks Welsummer hybrids White stars Silver Sussex Mottled legbars £20 each Crested cream legbars - blue egg Aracana hybrids - olive egg Copper maran hybrids - dark egg £30 each Carry home boxes availabile a

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ShifnalShropshire (14.2mi)
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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.