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Chickens Poultry for sale in Stowmarket, Suffolk

13 Chickens Poultry for sale in Stowmarket, Suffolk

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 Mixture of hens and cockerels - Advert 1
16

Mixture of hens and cockerels

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

A mixture of hens including Bantams light Sussex and copper marans, at a variety of ages but most of them have just started laying. The hens are £15 and the cockerels are £12 or they can go as a trio

CambridgeCambridgeshire (36.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 6 Chickens - Advert 2
6

6 Chickens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Various breeds of chickens, 1 cream legbar, 1 maran, 1 aracuna, and 3 others laying brown eggs. Good summer layers, brown egg layers will lay over winter as well as summer.

DissNorfolk (13.7mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Young KO pairs  - Advert 3
2

Young KO pairs

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£80Price

Kings Lynn Collection only Sold in pairs Nice young birds Wheaton set also available Pm me for more

King's LynnNorfolk (46.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Burford brown hens at point of lay - Advert 4
11

Burford brown hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

20 weeks old Just starting to lay Fully vaccinated Other hybrid hens at the same age Hens (large fowl) Point of lay (hybrids) (18-22 weeks) Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers)

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (20.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Handsome Cockerel For sale - Advert 5
51

Handsome Cockerel For sale

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£1Price

Our beautiful and handsome cockerel needs a new home. He is very gentle to hens and children. We’re moving home and can’t take him. He cockado’s just a little in the morning and it’s a lovely sound.

StowmarketSuffolk (0.1mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Young Silkie Pullet - Advert 6
2

Young Silkie Pullet

Chickens

15 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Young silkie for sale. She is almost four months old and has a sweet temperament. Silkies are hard to sex, but I'm 99% sure she's a pullet. She has been house chickens so far, so will need some acc

Bishop's StortfordHertfordshire (42.1mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Hybrid hens at point of lay  - Advert 7
101

Hybrid hens at point of lay

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

Hybrid hens 19 weeks old Point of lay Some blue, green, dark and white layers available Goldlines £20 Burford browns £30 (dark egg layers) Silver skylines £30 (green egg layers) White stars £

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (20.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Vorwerk Cockerals - Advert 8
3

Vorwerk Cockerals

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

2 Vorwerk Cockerals - free to a good home. Very friendly. Wings are clipped on one side. They are currently housed together.

ChelmsfordEssex (38.7mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old  - Advert 9
4

Road island reds, buffs & hybrids 18 weeks old

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

22 weeks old hens Will lay ************ eggs a year. Stayed laying last week All vaccinated & mite treated. Pure Breads £35 Hybrids £26 Currently on growers pellets

RoystonHertfordshire (44.5mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Two cockerels  - Advert 10
1

Two cockerels

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Mixed breed LF but with green egg laying genetics. One grey/blue and one black and white. Free to new home where they can be useful.

WoodbridgeSuffolk (14.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Roosters - Advert 11
3

Roosters

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

One rooster left, he is a big beautiful boy around 4months old now. He really needs his own girls ❤️

NorwichNorfolk (32.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Warren point of lay Hens - Advert 12
3

Warren point of lay Hens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Lovely clean birds Fully vaccinated and wormed Great egg layers 18 wks old £12 each Collection only PE13 area Grab yourself a bargain selling fast not many left now

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WisbechCambridgeshire (48.4mi)
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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.