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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 Chicks (various breeds) - Advert 1
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Chicks (various breeds)

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£8Price

DAY OLD CHICKS.... Pekin bantam chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £8 each Polish chicks (unsexed, Smooth & frizzle) £10 each Barbu D'uccle £10 each Cream Crested Legbar chicks (Sexed) £15 each (blue egg layers) **Chicks require heat lamp/plate until fully feathered** CHICKENS.... Pekin Bantam Pullets (young hens) £30 each Silkie Roosters £10 Pekin Bantam Roosters

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NewmarketSuffolk (49.2mi)
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Female chicks, white shell egg layers 🥚 🐥

Chickens

1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Guaranteed female chicks, they are white stars, will grow to lay around 350 eggs a year, they will lay a white shelled egg. Minimum of 3 chicks at £5 each 5 £4.50 each 10 £4 each 20 £3.50 each 100 £3 each Any questions please get in touch

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PeterboroughPeterborough (23.7mi)
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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 (34.9mi)
Chickens poultry 6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs - Advert 4
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6 Bantam Polish Hatching Eggs

Chickens

6 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Fresh Bantam Polish hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Buff Laced: Light gold/tan feathers with white lacing. Silver Laced: White feathers with black edging. Golden Laced: Gold feathers with black edging. Whi

BicesterOxfordshire (38.9mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 5
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Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

THIS ADVERT HAS BEEN UPDATED AS WE NOW HAVE LOTS OF DIFFERENT BREEDS BACK IN STOCK!!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. The following breeds are all available now: Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg lay

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (22.9mi)
5.0
Chickens poultry Warren's brown egg layers  - Advert 6
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Warren's brown egg layers

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£9Price

Warren's brown egg layers pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed they lay 320 to 340 eggs per year

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
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Silkie Point of Lay Females

Chickens

14 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 (23.8mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Chickens  - Advert 2
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Pure Breed Chickens

Chickens

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

🐓 Point of Lay Pure Breeds – Ready for New Coops 🐓 We have a lovely selection of point-of-lay bantams and large fowl, around 16 weeks old and just about to start laying — perfect if you’re lookin

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WelwynHertfordshire (44.9mi)
5.0
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Baby Chicks

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Day-old chicks now available. We have a limited number of healthy, strong chicks ready to go to new homes. These are Bantams —perfect for smallholdings, hobby flocks, or anyone looking to grow their

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WelwynHertfordshire (44.9mi)
5.0
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

1 weekAge
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 (23.8mi)
Chickens poultry Female layer chicks 🐣 Hybrid Browns last 20 - Advert 5
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Female layer chicks 🐣 Hybrid Browns last 20

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

Warren hybrid female chicks hatched on the 25/03/26 all lively, eating and drinking well. Almost off heat, feathers coming through nicely. They are priced as follows Minimum of 3 at £5each 5 at £4 each 10 at £3.50 each 20 at £3.25 each 100 at £3 each Any questions please as Thank you

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PeterboroughPeterborough (23.7mi)
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Pekin bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Hi for sale i have some beautiful black mottled frizzle pekin x Dutch bantam chickens they are paired to a Dutch bantam rooster to a frizzle pekin hen so possible frizzles 😊 mum is stunning and dad i

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WelwynHertfordshire (44.9mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrid chicks - Advert 7
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Hybrid chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Fancy chicks Hi for sale i have Blue laced red Wyandotte x hybrid chicks £8 per chick these are exceptional layers and have laid all through winter ❄️ perfect for backyard flocks friendly and sweet natured chicks they come in assortment of colour's also have some pekin chicks available…. Hatching eggs also available…. All chicks are unsexed unless stated otherwise Thank y

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WelwynHertfordshire (44.9mi)
Chickens poultry Five bantams hens - Advert 8
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Five bantams hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£95Price

Five bantams to sell as a group, They range in garden during day and are comfortable with our dogs. DOB is unknown - bought at point of lay in 2025 and producing circa three eggs per day. Viewing wel

BirminghamWest Midlands (49.2mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs Collection/Posted - Advert 9
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Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs Collection/Posted

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Bantam Silkie Hatching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie hatching eggs laid each day from a proven fertile flock. Our flock is healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian influenza biosecurity requirements. Colours within the flock include: Lavender splash, lavender, white, black, light brown and dark brown. Eggs are sold stric

BicesterOxfordshire (38.9mi)
Chickens poultry Pekin bantams all female  - Advert 10
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Pekin bantams all female

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Pekin bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed suitable for children as they are very friendly they lay lots of small eggs

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
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Coloured hybrid pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Coloured hybrids pullets 16 weeks old fully vaccinated and wormed these are hybrids so they lay all year round 12.00 each or 5 or more 11.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
Chickens poultry Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds  - Advert 12
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Show Quality Hatching Eggs Various Breeds

Chickens

2 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 (46.1mi)
Chickens poultry Chicken, female all breeds - Advert 13
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Chicken, female all breeds

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£18Price

Brown Warren £18 Silver sussex £20 Road rock £20 BRAHMA GOLD £50 Bluebell £20 Ligh sussex hybrid £20 Speckeldy £20 Silkie £40 (out of stock) White star(top egg layer) £18 Pekin bantam £32 (out of stock) Come and see healthy hens are vaccinated. Most will start laying eggs in 3 weeks time. Based in Bedford

BedfordBedford (21.2mi)
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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 (32.8mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay hens copper black Maran hens  - Advert 15
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Point of lay hens copper black Maran hens

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

Beautiful copper black Maran hens for sale, 20 weeks point of lay, lovely dark brown shells to their eggs. Lovely hens to have around with their slightly feathered feet, great pet hens to follow you around the garden. Collection from princes Risborough HP27 postcode

Princes RisboroughBuckinghamshire (46.9mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie bantams all female - Advert 16
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Silkie bantams all female

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Silkie bantams all female 5 months old vaccinated and wormed we have them in black, gold, gold partidge and white the are 30.00 each

RushdenNorth Northamptonshire (9.4mi)
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Hatching Eggs & Chicks - Buffs, Brahma, and more!

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£2Price

I have for sale a variety of Hatching Eggs and Chicks reared from my own stock at home on the farm. I have eggs from: Buff Orpington Light Sussex Polish Frizzle Bantams Brahmas Easter Eggers Ayles

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ChinnorOxfordshire (48.7mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful Black Silkie Chicks - Advert 18
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Beautiful Black Silkie Chicks

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

Beautiful Black Bantam Silkie Chicks I have beautiful and healthy Bantam Silkie chicks available. I have chicks both on and off of heat. They are feeding and drinking independently. These chicks are

BicesterOxfordshire (38.9mi)
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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.