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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 POINT OF LAY HENS  - Advert 1
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POINT OF LAY HENS

Chickens

5 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 (22.1mi)
Chickens poultry Polish & silkie chicks  - Advert 2
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Polish & silkie chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Weekly hatches of the following chicks avalibe Ayam cemani Vorwerks Silkies various colours Polish various colours Frizzle polish Prices start from £10

ManchesterGreater Manchester (37.8mi)
Chickens poultry Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds  - Advert 3
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Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Show Quality Hatching eggs available in the following breeds - Large fowl - * Show Quality Purebred Large Fowl Buff Orpington’s, £3.00 per egg * Buff Orpington x Hybrid Hen eggs (welsummer light Sussex speckeldy) £1.50 per egg *Show quality Blue/Black Silkie £3.00 per egg *Blue Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Black Mottled Pekin Bantam £3.00 per egg *Lave

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IlkestonDerbyshire (19.4mi)
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Rainbow egg layers at point of lay

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

These point of lay Hens are all fully vaccinated, wormed and treated for mites. Loads of breeds and egg colours to choose from too. Priced at £20-35 depending on breeds. We have a cracking selection of Poultry in stock here at New Cottage Poultry, we also have an on site shop for everything you need. Come along and have a look around anytime we’re open Monday, Thur

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (35.7mi)
Chickens poultry 🩶🧡DAY OLD ORPINGTONS🧡🩶 - Advert 5
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🩶🧡DAY OLD ORPINGTONS🧡🩶

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🐣 Day-old chicks available 🐣 Buff Orpingtons & Silver Laced Orpingtons – From large, friendly parent birds – Well handled from hatch – Raised on high-protein feed with added vitamins 🔸 Unsexed 🔸 Will require heat for approx. 6 weeks Also available: • Cream Legbars • Black Copper Marans • Olive Eggers • Silkies & USA Silkies • Ayam Cemani Message for availability an

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GlossopDerbyshire (25.9mi)
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🩶🧡Buff Orpington & Silver Laced chicks 🧡🩶

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£12Price

🩶💛ORPINGTON’S 💛🩶 Day olds hatching weekly, they will be indexed and require heat for 6 weeks. These beauties aren’t just pretty faces either… Orpington’s are absolute stars for families and flo

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GlossopDerbyshire (25.9mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid nova browns - Advert 2
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Hybrid nova browns

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£7Price

Hybrid nova brown chick lay 350 eggs a year chick will still need to be on heat when they get to there new home lovely friendly bird

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BuryGreater Manchester (43.6mi)
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Five Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale.

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Five Plymouth Rock (pure breed) cockerels for sale. Hatched from chicks. They are all now 8 weeks old. Ready to go to be with their own flock of hens! All boys have a friendly temperament and have bee

ChesterfieldDerbyshire (0.5mi)
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Pekin bantams chicks

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Pekin bantams chicks available hatched regularly Multiple colours available £10per chick Please contact for any more Information

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BradfordWest Yorkshire (40.7mi)
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Guaranteed Female Hybrid Chickens

Chickens

3 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Plenty to choose from with our coloured hybrids- Bluebells, speckled maran, light Sussex, silver Sussex, white leghorn, Warren and Black Rock. All great egg layers producing 300 eggs a year. All va

LeicesterLeicester (43.3mi)
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Beautiful orpington chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

We have 2 week old orpington chicks, spiklet chicks. They are currently still on heat and will require heat for at least another 4 weeks. They are all eating and drinking well and are fit and healthy.

NewcastleStaffordshire (37mi)
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Swedish Flower trio 🌸

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£70Price

A lovely, eye catching group made up of one cockerel and two hens. Swedish Flowers are a rare heritage breed known for their calm, friendly nature and absolutely stunning, varied plumage no two birds

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GlossopDerbyshire (25.9mi)
Chickens poultry 4 Cockerels- standard (meat) breed - Advert 8
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4 Cockerels- standard (meat) breed

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

NOT TO BE EATEN! Amazing to handle. Been touched since first out the egg! Can be separated if needed

OldhamGreater Manchester (35.3mi)
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Pure Breed & Mixed Poultry Eggs Available

Chickens

2 daysAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Pure breed and mixed poultry eggs available from a healthy, well kept flock. Breeds include: Black Appenzeller (rare), Brahma, Rhode Island Reds, Polish, Cream Legbar (blue egg layers), Runner Ducks,

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire (21.7mi)
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Female Chicks off heat, 4 weeks old

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Chicks off heat Around 4 weeks old Mixture of breeds, polish, moran, legbar, easter egger, white star. All sexed, all female. First come first served basis Collection only £10 each

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NottinghamNottingham (22.6mi)
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Black Pekin Bantams , 3 Hens & 1 Matching Cockerel

Chickens

2 yearsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

We are looking for a 5-star home for our beautiful group of Black Pekin Bantams, (3 Hens & 1 Cockrell). This includes three healthy, point-of-lay hens and one handsome, unrelated cockerel. These bir

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BradfordWest Yorkshire (40.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks and Ducklings in a wide range of breeds  - Advert 12
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Chicks and Ducklings in a wide range of breeds

Chickens

1 dayAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

We always have loads of Chicks and Ducklings in stock, feel free to visit any time we’re open All stock is up to date online New Cottage Poultry We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poult

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (35.7mi)
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Polish, Silkie & Pekin Bantam Hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

We have a wonderful selection in stock to come and see. All fully vaccinated, wormed and ready to lay. The Bantam Hens are priced at £40 each We have a fantastic selection of all types of Poultry in

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CoalvilleLeicestershire (35.7mi)
Chickens poultry Japanese shamo x Brazilian shamo  - Advert 14
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Japanese shamo x Brazilian shamo

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£80Price

For sale Japanese shamo x Brazilian shamo stag 5 months old wormed and healthy parent raised not incubator hatched . Ready for a new home pick up barnsley south yorkshire .

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BarnsleySouth Yorkshire (21.7mi)
Chickens poultry *BABY CHICKS FOR SALE!* - Advert 15
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*BABY CHICKS FOR SALE!*

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hello, we are currently selling 24 baby chicks, which are pekin bantam polish mix chicks as well as silkies chicks. They are over a week old now (10 days) but some are a week old. They come in differe

LeedsWest Yorkshire (39.1mi)
Chickens poultry Day old buff Orpington chicks  - Advert 16
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Day old buff Orpington chicks

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Week old buff Orpington chicks available (3 LEFT) then a new batch just hatching, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I must also stress, please only message with genuine interes

StaffordStaffordshire (41.8mi)
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Pure breed poultry hatching eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Various pure breed poultry hatching eggs we have over 20 different breeds of chickens prices range from £1:25 per egg to £3:00per egg postage from £4.00 per 6 /48 hr delivery £6.00 next day please mes

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire (40.3mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma Chicks - Advert 18
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Brahma Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

2x 2 week old LF Brahma chicks. 1 Gold Partridge, 1 possibly dark.Need heat set up for a few weeks yet. Unsexed, must go together. Price for both

HalifaxWest Yorkshire (38.2mi)
Chickens poultry Salmon Faverolle Hatching Eggs  - Advert 19
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Salmon Faverolle Hatching Eggs

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£1Price

Salmon Faverolle Large Foul hatching eggs fertilised and have been very fertile this season £1.50 each postage £4.00 48hr delivery for 6 £6.00 per 6 next day delivery

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire (40.3mi)
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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.