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Chickens Poultry for sale

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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Female chicks, white shell egg layers 🥚 🐥

Chickens

3 daysAge
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
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 2
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Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

11 monthsAge
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
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Auracana mix

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

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

BirminghamWest Midlands
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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
Chickens poultry Female layer chicks 🐣 Hybrid Browns last 20 - Advert 5
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Female layer chicks 🐣 Hybrid Browns last 20

Chickens

1 weekAge
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
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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
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Fertile hatching eggs x6 with free postage

Chickens

Due in 1 weekAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Good mix of shell colours including 3 shades of terracotta, olive green, pinkish buff with occasional speckles and blue hues. Wide range of breeds in mixed flock including. roosters large Colombia

Saint AustellCornwall
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Bantam Hens

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Bantam Hens, available from the Poultry Paddock in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. We have Silkies, Pekins and Polish hens for sale. Professionally reared and vaccinated. Note we open by appoint

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NewcastleStaffordshire
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Easter Egger Hens

Chickens

15 weeksAge
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
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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
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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
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5x male chicks for rehoming

Chickens

2 weeksAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Five baby hybrid chickens, all male, available for rehoming. All in clean, healthy condition. May be able to deliver if local to Salford, Greater Manchester.

SalfordGreater Manchester
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Bantam Chicks - Pekin & Silkie Cross Pekin

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£5Price

We now have day old chicks available from our flock of Pekin's and Silkie's, lovely range of colours available. Chicks will require heat from now until they are fully feathered which is usually 6-8

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WiganGreater Manchester
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**🐣 Hatching Eggs Available! 🐣**

Chickens

2 daysAge
MixedSex
£15Price

I currently have **6 hatching eggs ready now**, with more being laid every day! My hens are a lovely mix of Polish and Silkie in a variety of beautiful colours. They’re running with a **Frizzle cocke

CongletonCheshire East
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💕Pure breed Baby Pekin chicks 💕.

Chickens

1 weekAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Hatches expected every 2 weeks for the foreseeable future. Lovely selection of colours. I have different ages of chicks so feel free to contact me.Prices from £8 Eggs also for sale. Pekin Sablepoot

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WarringtonWarrington
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Pekin bantam chicks for sale

Chickens

1 weekAge
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
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Hybrid chicks

Chickens

6 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…. Thank you for reading my advertisement, Kay’s ha

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WelwynHertfordshire
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2 sisters of pilkie for sales

Chickens

7 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Currently have two pilkie ( silkie cross Pekin) for sale both start laying now would be great mums too Selling due space Selling each £35 or £60 for both Also have day old Pekin chicks each £12 or

LondonGreater London
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Pure Breed Rhode Island Red Chicks 0-2weeks

Chickens

6 daysAge
MixedSex
£12Price

Strong, confident, and wonderfully reliable, the Rhode Island Red is one of the most trusted traditional poultry breeds. With their deep mahogany colouring and hardy nature, these chicks grow into fri

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StroudGloucestershire
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Hatching eggs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£2Price

Eggs available to collect or post from North Norfolk: Marsbars x leghorn (olive eggs) Brahmas (cream/pink egg) Bearded silkies (cream egg) Eggs are £1.50 each plus postage. Packed and sent 24hr next day tracked. Growers and chicks available later in the year.

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NorwichNorfolk
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Columbian Blacktail Auto Sexing Hatching Eggs x 6

Chickens

Just BornAge
MixedSex
£13Price

Columbian Blacktail Hatching Eggs Meet Rusty, our handsome Rhode Island Red cockerel, and his six lovely Light Sussex ladies! Together they produce stunning Columbian Blacktail chicks — brilliant laye

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StroudGloucestershire
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Polish Frizzle Rooster

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

White Polish Frizzle Rooster, almost 1 year old, friendly and used to direct handling (i.e. used to being picked up). Experienced chicken owners preferred. Will probably be happy with even just one or two hens as companions. Serious inquiries only.

High WycombeBuckinghamshire
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ORPINGTON CHICKS FOR SALE

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£10Price

Show type Orpington chicks looking for loving homes. These are from show lines and will grow into very large beautiful birds. Orpington’s are fabulous for first time and novice chicken owners due to

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SouthamptonSouthampton
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Cockerells for sale

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Beautiful Cockerells for sale. Too many from last years hatch. Just under a year old. £10 each on nearest offer

PontyclunRhondda Cynon Taff
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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.