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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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Chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Chicks for sale. All your black favourites. Marans, silver Sussex ,Black Minorca. Pick your own.£5 .each.

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire (21.7mi)
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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 (35.7mi)
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Pure breed poultry hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
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 message for price per breed and availability

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SelbyNorth Yorkshire (40.3mi)
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🩶🧡DAY OLD ORPINGTONS🧡🩶

Chickens

2 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)
Chickens poultry POINT OF LAY HENS  - Advert 5
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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 (22.1mi)
Chickens poultry .Barbu d’Uccle,Pekin hatching eggs - Advert 6
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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 (20.1mi)
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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 (42.2mi)
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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 (42.2mi)
Chickens poultry Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo - Advert 3
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Chicks day old pure breed, some mixedo

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Cream legbars, lavender leghorns, French Bresse, English farmhouse, marans, olive eggers. Hatched 15/04/26 Ready for collection from 16/04/26 or 17/04/26

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BuryGreater Manchester (43.6mi)
Chickens poultry 22 chickens and various coops for sale - Advert 4
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22 chickens and various coops for sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

I have 22 chickens, various breeds (easter egger, Warren browns, silkies and others) and various coops for sale. There are 4 that are 4 years old, the rest are between 1 year and 18 months. Chickens

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DerbyDerby (22.1mi)
Chickens poultry Cream legbar chicks (blue egg layer)  - Advert 5
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Cream legbar chicks (blue egg layer)

Chickens

3 daysAge
MixedSex
£10Price

3 girls and 3 boys left. Crested Cream legbars autosexing due to their feathers. The girls will lay a blue or pale green egg. Girls £10 Boys £3 Photos show chicks and also their parents which can

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RossendaleLancashire (45.3mi)
Chickens poultry Day old buff Orpington chicks - Advert 6
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Day old buff Orpington chicks

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day old buff Orpington chicks available, please make sure u have brooders/setups before enquiring, I must also stress, please only message with genuine interest, also we require u to bring a hot water

StaffordStaffordshire (41.8mi)
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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 (22.6mi)
Chickens poultry Cream legbar chicks - Advert 8
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Cream legbar chicks

Chickens

6 daysAge
FemaleSex
£5Price

Four female Cream legbar chicks available. Hatched 11th april and still require heat. Five pounds each,collection from Mexborough S64.

MexboroughSouth Yorkshire (18.4mi)
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Five Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale.

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£15Price

Five Plymouth Rock (pure breed) cockerels for sale. Hatched from chicks. They are all now 7 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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Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

4 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 (37.6mi)
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friendly rooster

Chickens

5 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 (39.2mi)
Chickens poultry Two beautiful friendly showgirl chickens in lay - Advert 12
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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 (22.1mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender Pekin Chicks Unsexed - Advert 13
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Lavender Pekin Chicks Unsexed

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Some are just a few days old and some are 2 weeks to 1 month old. All still under heat lamp. Collection from Tickhill. £10 each

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire (22.9mi)
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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 (43.3mi)
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🩶USA & STANDARD SILKIE CHICKS 🩶

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Looking to add some fluff and charm to your flock? Our day-old unsexed Silkie and USA chicks are now ready for new homes! We have multiple different colours available for the perfect mixed flock 🤍�

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GlossopDerbyshire (25.9mi)
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Top quality Le Bresson hatching eggs , orders now being taken as fertility is high, saved eggs turned daily,not washed or refrigerated

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LeicesterLeicester (43.3mi)
Chickens poultry POL White Star hybrid hens x 8 * SPECIAL OFFER * - Advert 17
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POL White Star hybrid hens x 8 * SPECIAL OFFER *

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

26 week old hybrid White Star pullets available. * friendly and docile * fully vaccinated * point of lay - just started * lay up to 350 large/huge white eggs a year More info at www.thebuckfarm.co

AshbourneDerbyshire (20.1mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed chicks and ducklings  - Advert 18
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Mixed chicks and ducklings

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Indian runner ducklings £10 each Various chicks mix and match 3 for £15 Chicks and ducklings at various ages so please message to enquire

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BelperDerbyshire (15.1mi)
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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.