Chickens Poultry for sale in King's Lynn, Norfolk

40 Chickens Poultry for sale in King's Lynn, Norfolk

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 Chickens Point of lay hens - Advert 1

18 hours

Boost

Chickens Point of lay hens

£20

Chickens7 monthsFemale

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 career! They’re treated for worms and fully vaccinated. We’ve various breeds available; Light Sussex Copper Black Marans (dark brown egg layer) Skylines (blue egg layer) These

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5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(45.5mi)

Chickens poultry Araucana chickens - Advert 2

18 hours

Boost

Araucana chickens

£40

Chickens6 monthsFemale

Beautiful Araucana hens available!! These blue egg layers are available in black at £40 each, but also in Lavender, Splashed and Blue at £45 each! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collection! I’ll get back to any messages within the hour :-)

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5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(45.5mi)

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1 day

Bantam old English game

£20

Chickens9 weeksMixed

These came into rescue after being found abandoned. A bantam hen and her 2 chicks Possibly old English game bantams ? I’ve had these in rehab around 7 weeks now and they are in good condition. The

neil p.

Lincoln, Lincolnshire(40.8mi)

1 day

Silkie rooster

£0

Chickens9 monthsMale

10 months old, very friendly. Purchased 2 silkie hens and turned out they're both roosters. Cannot keep 2 in my small flock.

Magdalena J.

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire(11.6mi)

2 days

Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old

£10

Chickens11 weeksMale

Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠 Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old Spalding 🐓🐔🐥🏠

MARCIN K.ID verified

Spalding, Lincolnshire(23.4mi)

5 days

Warren Hybrid chicks

£3

Chickens1 weekFemale

Warren hybrid chicks, all sexed female, ready for collection 14/11/25 Will grow to brilliant layers and will lay in time for the spring Minimum of 5 chicks £4 each Over 15 they are £3.40 each Ov

Carolina D.ID verified

Peterborough, Peterborough(29.6mi)

5 days

Pekins

£45

Chickens7 monthsFemale

Beautiful Pekin girls available at £45 each or 2 for £85! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any questions or to arrange viewing/collec

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5.00

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(45.5mi)

5 days

Roosters

£10

Chickens15 weeksMale

3 beautiful roosters are looking for new homes. Young roosters trying to crow. Small, suitable for yard decoration.

Ilona V.

Peterborough, Peterborough(29.6mi)

6 days

All Colour POL Available

£15

Chickens9 monthsMixed

Hi there 👋🏼 IN STOCK! 🥳🤩 Our POL Pullets are looking for new homes 🏡 Pure Breeds & Hybrids ✨ 🐓 Green Eggars 💚 £20 🐓 Blue Eggars 🩵 £20 🐓 Olive Eggers 🫒 £20 🐓 Copper Maran 🧡 £18 🐓

Feline GaloreID verified

Spalding, Lincolnshire(23.4mi)

1 week

Brahma Cockrels for sale

£25

Chickens5 monthsMale

We have 2 beautiful and healthy cockrels looking for a new home. Both of them hatched on 17th June 2025 so they are less than 5 months old. Collection from Grantham, £25 each or sensible offer

Silvia R.

Grantham, Lincolnshire(45mi)

2 weeks

Shamo aseel.

£100

Chickens1 yearMixed

Brazilian Shamo aseel Very beautiful, healthy and quality hen. Shamo hen is £100. Bengam aseel cockerel is 10 months old. Very healthy. Good quality hen and cockerel. Cockerel £130

saddique a.

Peterborough, Peterborough(29.6mi)

2 weeks

Roosters

£0

Chickens11 weeksMale

Three roosters available, date of birth is approximate as I didn’t hatch these birds, but took them on as they were going to be let out onto an estate. 2 left

Stacey S.

Norwich, Norfolk(38.5mi)

2 weeks

4 brown hens for sale

£18

Chickens25 yearsMixed

4 hens ready for breeding they're healthy, beautiful and excellent for breeding. £22 each hen not all of them.

hatch shed

St Neots, Cambridgeshire(45.5mi)

2 weeks

Silver Campine chickens

£40

Chickens10 monthsFemale

2 lovely looking silver campine hens available at £40 each or £75 for the two of them together!! Lots of other fancy breeds available! Make sure you look at all the photos! Please message me with any

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St Neots, Cambridgeshire(45.5mi)

2 weeks

Laying hens

£80

Chickens10 monthsFemale

12 laying hens available need gone asap due to moving and unable to bring them with me. Just under a year old

Reann M.

Eye, Suffolk(47.6mi)

2 weeks

Chickens, young pullets and brown hens

£8

Chickens7 weeksFemale

Gold line pullets. 8 weeks old, Female. Beautiful colours, blonde/cream/gold. healthy and vaccinated. Excellent layers. Eight pounds each.Also available , 10 brown hens age 12 months . Still laying t

karen j.

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire(11.6mi)

2 weeks

Copper black Maran cockerel

£10

ChickensMale

6 months old purebred copper black maran cockerel. Lovely nature. Unfortunately we can’t keep him due to neighbours.

Ed W.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire(40mi)

3 weeks

2-3 week chicks

£5

Chickens6 weeksMixed

There are 7 chicks left, they are of mixed breed. They are Unsexed due to their age. They will Still need heat.

Tara B.

Boston, Lincolnshire(23.8mi)

3 weeks

Various young hens for sale

£20

Chickens7 monthsFemale

I have a few different breeds of hens for sale including young black Copper Marans from a very dark egg strain, very good quality birds wormed and treated with mite prevention regularly, pure cream le

Penelope Lhasa Apso

King's Lynn, Norfolk(0.2mi)

3 weeks

Cockerels For Sale

£5

Chickens1 yearMale

We have two wonderful cockerels for a new home. That are both one year old and friendly with children, They are both very handsome and well behaved. They need to be sold separately or if you buy both

Raymond L.

Stowmarket, Suffolk(46.2mi)

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.