Chickens Poultry for sale in York, North Yorkshire

29 Chickens Poultry for sale in York, North Yorkshire

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 Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert) - Advert 1

9 hours

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Pol copper maran/Burford browns (read full advert)

£10

Chickens4 monthsFemale

Copper maran / Burford browns Lay dark brown eggs Very friendly Fully vaccinated Price £12.50 each 10 plus £11.50 20 plus £11.00 Discount on larger orders Pol Blue egg layers £15 each 10 plus £12.50 Discount on larger amounts Big Cockerels 23 weeks old £10 each 10 plus £6.50 each 14 weeks old females Bluebells Light Sussex Black rocks Silver S

Will N.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire(42.3mi)

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Chickens poultry Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels - Advert 1

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8 hours

Pekin Bantam Hens & Cockerels

£20

Chickens3 monthsMixed

If ur looking for some back yard chickens look no further! We have some beautiful Pekin BANTAM hens, POL hens and cockerels available in lots of different colours and breeds from Bobtails, Frizzles to

BellaBoos Bantams n Bunnies X.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire(42.3mi)

23 hours

Two Roosters for sale ! £20 for 2! Only two left!

£20

Chickens4 monthsMale

🧡 For Sale: Healthy White Rooster 🐓 and Sussex Beautiful, strong two roosters looking for a new home! • Healthy, active, and well-fed • Bright red comb and clean plumage • Excellent for breeding or

Lids T.

Brigg, North Lincolnshire(48.1mi)

1 day

Pure aseel hen and pullet, ganoi chicks,hint stag

£100

Chickens15 weeksMixed

Message for more information and pictures. Also parents can be shown. I will take offers 6 ganoi chicks from imported parents 2-3 months - £100 each Pure aseel hen - 1 year - £150 Pure aseel pullet -

Haroon H.

Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees(31.3mi)

2 days

White Frizzle Serama Bantam chicken Rooster

£10

Chickens8 monthsMale

Hello, im selling my male Serama Frizzle Rooster. He is Healthy and active. His feathers are in good condition

AZAAD H.

5.00

Leeds, West Yorkshire(27.9mi)

6 days

Brahma, rhode island, sussex, ducks

£15

Chickens11 monthsMixed

Looking for new 🏡 15 pekin ducks - £25 EACH 20 rhode island red hens - £15 EACH 20 brahma - £30 each - Isabella, lemon pyle, columbian, blue buff, partridge 20 light sussex - £15 Each 12 week ol

6 Pearl Guinea Fowl Chicks/Adult French Meat

£10

Chickens5 monthsMixed

I have 6 pearl guinea fowl keets available hatched 21st September will require heat for a few weeks and warmth over winter. £10 each or £50 for all 6 English lined Also 5 pearl french meat strain hat

3 silkie cockerels

£10

Chickens8 monthsMale

2 x USA silkie cockerels 1 black and 1 white 1 x buff silkie £10 each Lovely chickens good homes only.

Mrs O.

Keighley, West Yorkshire(35.9mi)

2 weeks

Hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale

£15

ChickensFemale

Range of hybrid/ cross breed hens for sale. Bred with multi coloured eggs in mind. We normally get blue,green, brown eggs all wormed ect Also have a big selection of others

Rjbd

Durham, County Durham(47.9mi)

3 weeks

Light Sussex and Cream legbar pullets

£18

Chickens6 monthsFemale

For sale pure breed Light Sussex and Cream Legbar pullets . POL available and younger birds also possible. Light sussex lay a cream egg and legbar lay a blue/green egg. Price £18 each.

J N.

York, York(12mi)

2 chicken's 2 roosters for sale

£15

Chickens9 monthsMixed

hi I have got 2 white and black young health home breed roosters 🐓 and 2 young red chicken female for sale healthy and ready lay eggs 15£ each chicken and 20£ each rooster

mohsin S.

Bradford, West Yorkshire(33.9mi)

1 month

male chicken

£10

Chickens6 monthsMale

have to sell are gorgeous boy had him since 2 days old didn’t know the gender and found out he’s a boy and he’s getting to loud people are complaining

Ruby anna P.

Leeds, West Yorkshire(27.9mi)

1 month

barnevelder bantams 2 trios bred from show stock

£20

Chickens8 monthsFemale

4 HENS 1COCK R.I.RALL BRED TO STANDARD FROM SHOW STOCKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

david a.

Shildon, County Durham(40.3mi)

1 month

Pekin bantam cockeril.

£5

Chickens10 weeksMixed

Pekin bantem cockerel. Collection only. Ready now. Very friendly little boy. Please message for more info

Dawn..

Durham, County Durham(47.9mi)

1 month

3 cockerels

£5

Chickens1 yearMale

I have 3 cockerels needing new homes. All proven breeders had chicks off them this year just got to many now £5 each for them

Lisa Y.

Durham, County Durham(47.9mi)

1 month

28-32week-ish unknown breed of cockerel

£0

Chickens15 weeksMale

The last 3 images are of the day I found him and took him home, he must’ve only been around 6-12 weeks at that point, and I thought it was a baby girl, it had no feathers underneath its wings all the

Liam S.

Rotherham, South Yorkshire(49mi)

1 month

Orpington lavender

£25

Chickens10 weeksMixed

Stunning lavender Orpington from my show quality male amazing birds very friendly confident and mischievous free range in my garden at moment 8chicks available. 30 each

Mick R.

Knottingley, West Yorkshire(29.5mi)

1 month

Young silkies cockerels & 1 white Pekin hen (£20)

£0

Chickens5 monthsMixed

18 week old pure bred blue silkie cockerels for sale Two cockerels Breed characteristics: - docile and friendly - Broody hens - Good pets - females lay small cream eggs approx 200 per year C

Stacey E.

Bishop Auckland, County Durham(42.6mi)

1 month

Gold Laced & Blue Laced Wynadotte Bantam Hens

£30

Chickens13 weeksFemale

Stunning Bantam Wynadotte Blue laced gold and black laced gold All hens All hand reared Approximately 12 weeks old view and collection by appointment HU11 4RA £30 each or 3 for £80

Dreamacre Farm

Hull, Kingston upon Hull(41.8mi)

1 month

Point of lay Warren / lohmann brown

£9

Chickens6 monthsFemale

We have some warren / lohmann brown Looking for new homes . These breeds will lay brown eggs £10 each 10 plus £9 each Discount on larger orders

Will N.

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire(42.3mi)

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.