Chickens Poultry for sale in Dorchester, Dorset
11 Chickens Poultry for sale in Dorchester, Dorset
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.
X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels
Chickens
X2 Rhode Island Red Cockerels Four months old Had them from eggs, hatched in August 2025 Very friendly Available immediately Collection only
Brahma Cockerel
Chickens
6 months old and hasn’t crowed yet. Beautiful cockerel but surplus for our requirement so wanting to re home. No charge just needs to be collected
Small chickens x5
Chickens
Selling my small flock of chickens reared from incubator. 4 female, 1 male, very friendly. Not siblings. A few weeks off starting egg laying, so would be great additions to a pre-existing group or any
Beautiful Homegrown Laying Hen 🐔
Chickens
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
Shamo chickens cocks and hens
Chickens
Shamo chickens Good quality Only 6 months old Some getting very tall now . The hens are £60 and the cockerels £100
White leghorns and Chicks
Chickens
Hi, I have 3 white female leghorns for sale - they’re all laying but I am selling to reduce my flock. (£25) (last couple pics) I also have a black silkie chick and some white chicks (not too sure abo
Young Rooster seeking home -Devon
Chickens
14-week-old Legbar/hybrid cockerel, healthy and friendly, raised with 4 hens. He’s starting to crow and sadly isn’t suitable for our residential location due to neighbours. Looking for a kind, experi
Silver appenzeller hens
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Beautiful healthy free range birds. Looking for a new home as we are downsizing our breeding flock size. I have 2 silver hens left. £45 each
5 month old chickens
Chickens
5 month old free range chickens - 1 cockbird and 3 hens. Looking for lovely new homes. Buyer to collect.
French copper black and blue Marans cockerel
Chickens
I have two spare fantastic breeding French marans cockerels They were both hatched from one of the darkest eggs in the Netherlands top breeders I also have a Marbar cockerel same age olive egg produ
Lavender Pekin bantam cockerels
Chickens
Pekin bantam cockerels looking for new hens . I have 2 lavender cockerels available This springs hatch Collection from hemyock , Devon
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?
Do poultry chickens lay eggs?
Why can't male chickens be used for meat in egg-laying breeds?
