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Chickens Poultry for sale in Boston, Lincolnshire

28 Chickens Poultry for sale in Boston, Lincolnshire

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 Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee* - Advert 1
13

Blue Bearded Silkie Hatching eggs with *Guarantee*

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£33Price

This listing is for 6 fertile hatching eggs laid by true blue bearded silkies. All the birds in the photos are ours. Our eggs will be protectively wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in purpose built poly

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ElyCambridgeshire (40.7mi)
Chickens poultry Bantam old English game - Advert 2
3

Bantam old English game

Chickens

10 weeksAge
MixedSex
£20Price

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

LincolnLincolnshire (19mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie rooster - Advert 3
2

Silkie rooster

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

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

WisbechCambridgeshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old  - Advert 4
8

Looking to Rehome 3 silkies Boys , 3 months old

Chickens

12 weeksAge
MaleSex
£10Price

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

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SpaldingLincolnshire (12.9mi)
Chickens poultry Whitestars and Bovan Browns  - Advert 5
4

Whitestars and Bovan Browns

Chickens

12 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£10Price

Whitestar and bovan Brown chickens for sale all female, 11 weeks old very friendly and very good egg layers. £10 each. Im in Waltham Lincolnshire. (Please bring something to transport them home in)

GrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire (42mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown - Advert 6
7

Trio of naked neck silkie cross bufford brown

Chickens

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£35Price

I have a very sweet trio of bufford brown cross with my naked neck silkie cockerel. Handled daily so very friendly. There's a brown naked neck roo and two hens (1 brown naked neck 1 black standard)

NottinghamNottingham (46.4mi)
Chickens poultry Warren Hybrid chicks  - Advert 7
1

Warren Hybrid chicks

Chickens

2 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£3Price

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

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PeterboroughPeterborough (28.2mi)
Chickens poultry Roosters - Advert 8
2

Roosters

Chickens

3 monthsAge
MaleSex
£10Price

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

PeterboroughPeterborough (28.2mi)
Chickens poultry 2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar - Advert 9
3

2025 large Barnevelders, Sussex, Brahmas, Legbar

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£36Price

2025 large Barnevelders looking for their new 🏡 Not yet in lay but won’t be long. Will enhance any garden as they they have a great temperament. Also Sussex, Laced Wyandotte, Legbars, Sumatra’s, And

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NewarkNottinghamshire (33mi)
Chickens poultry Brahma Cockrels for sale  - Advert 10
8

Brahma Cockrels for sale

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£25Price

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

GranthamLincolnshire (25.3mi)
Chickens poultry Laying hens  - Advert 11
1

Laying hens

Chickens

1 yearAge
FemaleSex
£50Price

I have 6 hens for sale different breeds 2 small, all laying and very friendly. I have a full setup that can come with the hens if needed as well.

GrimsbyNorth East Lincolnshire (42mi)
Chickens poultry Shamo aseel.  - Advert 12
53

Shamo aseel.

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£100Price

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

PeterboroughPeterborough (28.2mi)
Chickens poultry Silkie chicks, showgirls and standard - Advert 13
14

Silkie chicks, showgirls and standard

Chickens

4 weeksAge
MixedSex
£6Price

I have a variety of silkie chicks available, all hatched throughout this week. Colours include white, black, partridge, white with black splash, one ginger/buff and white/ginger Normal £6 Showgirls

NottinghamNottingham (46.4mi)
Chickens poultry Chickens, young pullets and brown hens - Advert 14
1

Chickens, young pullets and brown hens

Chickens

8 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£8Price

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

WisbechCambridgeshire (21.9mi)
Chickens poultry 2-3 week chicks  - Advert 15
4

2-3 week chicks

Chickens

7 weeksAge
MixedSex
£5Price

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

BostonLincolnshire (1.4mi)
Chickens poultry Various young hens for sale  in King's Lynn - Advert 16
6

Various young hens for sale

Chickens

8 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

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

King's LynnNorfolk (23.4mi)
Chickens poultry Welsummers, Wyndottes bantams, Lmn Pyle, Araucanas - Advert 17
61

Welsummers, Wyndottes bantams, Lmn Pyle, Araucanas

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Welsummers POL £30 Wyndottes bantams POL £25 Lmn Pyle 4 months £35 Araucanas POL £30 Mostly show stock and I don't hold cross breeds. We show eggs and my dad is a poultry judge. I keep the poultr

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BostonLincolnshire (1.4mi)
Chickens poultry Different breed - Advert 18
3

Different breed

Chickens

FemaleSex
£5Price

I am selling my chickens , different ages, the brown one are from Jan 2024 , the pure breed are from July 2024 ,some of them still laying, some of them are moulting

ChatterisCambridgeshire (35mi)
Chickens poultry Hens for sale (Lavender Aracuna) - Advert 19
3

Hens for sale (Lavender Aracuna)

Chickens

MixedSex
£20Price

I have some lavender Aracuna Hens and Cockeralls for sale. Just coming up to point of lay. Based near Corby.

CorbyNorth Northamptonshire (42.1mi)
Chickens poultry roosters for free *frizzle, pekins, polish* - Advert 20
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roosters for free *frizzle, pekins, polish*

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

Hi, i have a number of roosters for new homes. they are young but will be ready for breeding in spring. all pure breeds : polish (smooth and frizzle) lavender pekin partridge pekin brahma bantam ser

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SpilsbyLincolnshire (15.8mi)
Chickens poultry Burford Brown hens POL - Advert 21
6

Burford Brown hens POL

Chickens

5 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£20Price

I have 5 remaining Burford Brown hens All at POL Will lay a very dark egg with orange yolk £20 each Doddington

MarchCambridgeshire (28.7mi)
Chickens poultry Pure Breed Large Fowl Buff Orpington Cockerels - Advert 22
2

Pure Breed Large Fowl Buff Orpington Cockerels

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Selection of Buff Orpington cockerels. Good poultry homes only. Collection only. Can deliver for a small fee.

BostonLincolnshire (1.4mi)

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.