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Chickens Poultry for sale in Brentwood, Essex

42 Chickens Poultry for sale in Brentwood, Essex

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 Roosters for sale-East Ipswich in Ipswich  - Advert 1
10

Roosters for sale-East Ipswich in Ipswich

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

I have a mixed batch of 6 month old roos in need of good homes- no fault of their own, I just have too many. I raised each by hand and none have put a foot to me. All are pure breeds from ebay sellers

IpswichSuffolk (46.9mi)
Chickens poultry Male Marran Cockerel  - Advert 2
1

Male Marran Cockerel

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

We rehomed this boy without realising he was a cockerel ( has suddenly grown and definitely a cockerel!) looking for a new home as he cannot stay here unfortunately. * not exact photo of him but look

HatfieldHertfordshire (24.9mi)
Chickens poultry Rare Ayam Cimani Chicks - Advert 3
81

Rare Ayam Cimani Chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

I have 3 chicks looking to rehome them . They pure Ayam Cimani . They are very active and playful at the moment , are indoors due to cold weather . Not sure whether male or females but I think 2 are m

GillinghamMedway (18.7mi)
Chickens poultry Shamo Hen, Brahma Bantam Rooster & a hybrid. - Advert 4
3

Shamo Hen, Brahma Bantam Rooster & a hybrid.

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£60Price

Estimately a year and a half old. Mix feed of pellets, veg, seeds and berries. Not vaccinated. Looking for a loving home for these three either together or separately. £60 for Shamo, £25 each for

WatfordHertfordshire (30.4mi)
Chickens poultry Mixed silkie chicks due soon - Advert 5
2

Mixed silkie chicks due soon

Chickens

Due in 2 weeksAge
MixedSex
£15Price

Mixed silkie chicks will be available soon around middle February will be £15 each unsexed minimum order of 2 we will also have loads of other breeds ready in the next few months so if you are looking

MaidstoneKent (25.8mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie Hatching eggs - Advert 6
10

Silkie Hatching eggs

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£18Price

Silkie Hatching eggs, good fertility rates in incubator and under hen. My girls are still laying well Collection or Royal mail tracked postage for fee. Happy hatching 😀

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ColchesterEssex (31.3mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Laying Plymouth Rock hen - Advert 7
2

Laying Plymouth Rock hen

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£40Price

Selling my Plymouth Rock hen. She’s started laying large pink/light brown eggs. Lovely, large, docile hen. Only selling to make room for bantam hens.

BarkingGreater London (11.5mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington’s  - Advert 8
31

Buff Orpington’s

Chickens

15 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Various ages of buff Orpington’s available. Some males also available. They make lovely family and back yard chickens. I also have available a mix of other breeds including pekin bantams, olive egger

Leighton BuzzardCentral Bedfordshire (46.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens pure breed and mixed breed  - Advert 9
9

Chickens pure breed and mixed breed

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Kentpurebreedchickens.co.uk We have the following growers Brown leghorns Crested cream legbars Buff Orpington’s Bantams below Rhode Island Red Light Sussex Silverlace Wyandotte From £25 each

AshfordKent (40.8mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 10
22

Chickens Point of lay hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

BACK IN STOCK NOW, a variety of different coloured blue egg laying hens!! We have available some beautiful chickens. These lovely point lay hens are around 22 weeks old and at the start of their care

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (48.8mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 11
11

Araucana chickens

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£30Price

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £25 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £30 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you

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St NeotsCambridgeshire (48.8mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Leghorn cockerel  - Advert 12
2

Leghorn cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£15Price

A really beautiful Leghorn cock bird , he’s pure bred , no crossed blood, a stunning bird . Hatched June 2025 .

St AlbansHertfordshire (29.3mi)
Chickens poultry German Oshamo - Advert 13
2

German Oshamo

Chickens

5 weeksAge
MixedSex
£300Price

Introducing the German Oshamo – a truly exceptional bird renowned for its strength, stature, and commanding presence. Bred for powerful structure, balance, and temperament, the German Oshamo stands a

MaidstoneKent (25.8mi)
Chickens poultry *RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks! - Advert 14
3

*RESERVE* POL Hens + Day old chicks!

Chickens

Due in 1 dayAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

Hello, We are now taking reservations for point-of-lay (POL) hens of various breeds available for late February/early March 🐔Hens are 16-17 weeks old and have been fully wormed and vaccinated. Early

HounslowGreater London (30.7mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens  - Advert 15
2

Chickens

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

A young stunning white Leghorn cockerel and two cross breed hens, cock bird hatched June 25 , hens are about two years old .

St AlbansHertfordshire (29.3mi)
Chickens poultry Chicken chips for poultry runs  - Advert 16
1

Chicken chips for poultry runs

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

This product is made from UK-sourced virgin wood chips and not recycled wood waste. Successfully used as a natural long-lasting surface within domestic poultry runs. Nominal particle size 10-40 mm, w

Licensed Breeder
ColchesterEssex (31.3mi)
Chickens poultry Full set up including hens - Advert 17
9

Full set up including hens

Chickens

9 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£450Price

I’m giving up my hens. I have a selection of coloured bantoms point of lay and a couple of older girls. Eglu Cube, and walk in run available. I also have 2 cockerels if you wanted them included.

LondonGreater London (20.3mi)
5.00
Chickens poultry Mixture of hens and cockerels - Advert 18
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 (40.5mi)
Chickens poultry Serama chicken  - Advert 19
4

Serama chicken

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Serama chicken male female, about 6/7 months old, good health, and start laying eggs,COLLECTION FROM HIGHWYCOMBE HP135BA Each £25 Hatching eggs £1 each

High WycombeBuckinghamshire (45.4mi)
Chickens poultry Sold as a pair or individually  - Advert 20
5

Sold as a pair or individually

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

These are two lovely cockles which we were sold as chickens to us and due to living in a town it is unfair on the neighbours having them making noise in the morning, they are lovely looking birds plea

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MaidstoneKent (25.8mi)
Chickens poultry 3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date - Advert 21
1

3 Laying Hens. Laying well. Wormed upto date

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£45Price

3 x Laying Hens available Around 18 months old Laying well Fully wormed upto date Only £15 each Located just outside of Ashford Kent

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AshfordKent (40.8mi)

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.