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Chickens Poultry for sale in Reading, Berkshire

45 Chickens Poultry for sale in Reading, Berkshire

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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 2 female bantam Wyandotte for sale - Advert 1
4

2 female bantam Wyandotte for sale

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£25Price

With sad regret I’m having to sell these 2 as they aren’t getting along with my flock. These chickens lay all year round compared to other bantam breeds that only lay with enough sun light Would like

BagshotSurrey (14mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Sulmtaler Rooster needs rehoming ASAP - Advert 2
1

Sulmtaler Rooster needs rehoming ASAP

Chickens

5 yearsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

Welcome to Swift. A sweet, gentle, and loving rooster. Our boy has protected our hens for the past 5 years, and is so dutiful and gentle. We call him Mr Darcy due to his gentleman nature. Unfortunatel

WembleyGreater London (30.6mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Full set up including hens - Advert 3
9

Full set up including hens

Chickens

8 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 (36.8mi)
5.00
2 reviews
Chickens poultry 4 female hybrid chickens for sale  - Advert 4
7

4 female hybrid chickens for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£16Price

2 x isa brown 1 x white Sussex 1 x bluebell We think the isa browns are both laying Around 25 weeks old £16 each or £55 for all 4

BagshotSurrey (14mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Serama chicken  - Advert 5
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 (15.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Pullets  - Advert 6
12

Pekin Bantam Pullets

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£35Price

Aged between 14 to 18 weeks old. £35 each All on growers pellets at the moment. Frizzle and smooth. Colours include: Lavender Black Mottled Lemon Salmon Blue Millefleur Mixed Collection only from Mapl

RickmansworthHertfordshire (25mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs Collection/Posted - Advert 7
6

Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs Collection/Posted

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

6 Bantam Silkie H@tching Eggs – Proven Fertile – Mixed Colours Fresh Bantam Silkie h@tching eggs from a proven fertile flock. Birds are healthy, well cared for, and kept in line with current avian in

BicesterOxfordshire (31.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington x Silkie Rooster (5 months old) - Advert 8
2

Buff Orpington x Silkie Rooster (5 months old)

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

A beautiful rooster who was hatched by one of my own hens (13 August 2025) The only reason I am giving him away is to prevent inbreeding with his 4 sisters who are almost grown up. So he is looking fo

LeatherheadSurrey (30.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Warren Chicks - Advert 9
11

Warren Chicks

Chickens

4 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£16Price

We have upto 40 Warren hens available for sale. 4 weeks old. We are located in East Worldham Gu343au

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AltonHampshire (21.4mi)
5.00
1 review
Chickens poultry Lavender Bantam Roosters - Advert 10
1

Lavender Bantam Roosters

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Hi got a few Bantam roosters that need re-homing all Brothers and funny little characters. No issues just have 9 Roosters and would like to downsize

TidworthWiltshire (33.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Double laced barnevelders - Advert 11
2

Double laced barnevelders

Chickens

9 weeksAge
MixedSex
£30Price

Female and male birds available. Hatched end October. Off the heat and ready for new homes. Other breeds also available including pekin bantams, large fowl Orpington’s, salmon faverolles, cream legbar

Leighton BuzzardCentral Bedfordshire (34.6mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 6 chickens and a cockerel  - Advert 12
2

6 chickens and a cockerel

Chickens

3 yearsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

We are in a position where we reluctantly need to re-home our flock, through no fault of their own. We have 6 mixed breed chickens, and a cockerel. All must go together. We live in a residential area,

High WycombeBuckinghamshire (15.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops - Advert 13
11

Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops

Chickens

3 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Bantam Silkie Chicks Looking for Their New Coops 🐥 I have a lovely selection of Bantam Silkie chicks available to loving pet homes. They are currently on heat, eating and drinking well, and thriving

BicesterOxfordshire (31.3mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Beautiful Homegrown Laying Hen 🐔 - Advert 14
5

Beautiful Homegrown Laying Hen 🐔

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Homegrown Laying Hen & Young Roosters Available 🐔 Healthy, homegrown chickens raised with care. • 1 young laying hen (£20) – started laying eggs about a month ago and is building a consistent routin

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SouthamptonSouthampton (42.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 2 lohman brown need to be rehomed  - Advert 15
82

2 lohman brown need to be rehomed

Chickens

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

I need to downsize my flock as I have too many laying hens. They are all good layers around 8 months old They are very nice and calm. Good homes only. Only a small charge not full price for all of the

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LondonGreater London (36.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Roosters for sale (and some hens) - Advert 16
9

Roosters for sale (and some hens)

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£40Price

I need to downsize my flock so have decided to sell some of our lovely roosters. We do have a few hens (layers) left. Full size hens: Peeking Bantam, Polish £40 Silkies £50

LondonGreater London (36.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Serama cockerels  - Advert 17
71

Serama cockerels

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£20Price

Young Serama cockerels, £20 Few 10 weeks unsexed Silkies available too, £20 Collection only as I’m unable to deliver

TeddingtonGreater London (27.9mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Purebred Coco Maran cockerel, 11 months old - Advert 18
7

Purebred Coco Maran cockerel, 11 months old

Chickens

11 monthsAge
MixedSex
£15Price

We are moving, so we need to find a new home for our purebred Coco Maran Cockerel. All chicken are gone.

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HitchinHertfordshire (45.1mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Silkie bantam cockerel - Advert 19
3

Silkie bantam cockerel

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Young Silkie bantam cockerel, black mingled with white (mum was grey cuckoo). Six months old and just started crowing. The last of this year’s small batch of hatchlings! APHA reg C1423469.

WantageOxfordshire (21.2mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry 3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES! - Advert 20
3

3 laying hybrid hens for sale WITH SUPPLIES!

Chickens

2 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£100Price

x1 White Leghorn x2 Rhode Rock x1 20kg layers pellets x1 Poultry Drinker x1 Poultry Feeder x1 Bag of Chicken Grit x1 Bag of Hay for nesting Fully vaccinated lovely laying hens that are for sale. The

DagenhamGreater London (48.8mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Light Sussex Cockerel  - Advert 21
1

Light Sussex Cockerel

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£30Price

For sale a light Sussex cockerel. Selling due to downsizing of our poultry. He is a good size and very good looking. £30 Ono

AndoverHampshire (28mi)
0 reviews
Chickens poultry Sablepoot cockerel  - Advert 22
4

Sablepoot cockerel

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Beautiful chap, sweet temperament, hatched by one of our broody's. Can can for free on his own or can go with a hen for £30.

LissHampshire (29.1mi)
0 reviews

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.