Chickens Poultry for sale in Tidworth, Wiltshire

54 Chickens Poultry for sale in Tidworth, Wiltshire

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 3 silkies mixed cockerels for free to a good home - Advert 1

14 hours

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3 silkies mixed cockerels for free to a good home

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

3 silkies mix Cockrels available for free to a good home. 7.5 months old Collection from farnborough

Samuel L.

Farnborough, Hampshire(39.4mi)

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11 hours

Polish cockerel free to collector

£0

Chickens7 monthsMale

7 month old male, free to collector, bought unsexed eggs and have two many males, lovely ginger colour

Chelsey H.

Stroud, Gloucestershire(42.4mi)

22 hours

2 young cockerels to go to loving home for free

£0

Chickens4 monthsMale

Free to a good home 🩷🏠 Two young cockerels to go as a pair as they're very attached to eachother! They are friendly and enjoy being free range to forage and roost. They both crow. Not for meat pleas

Aisha L.

Reading, Berkshire(32.9mi)

4 days

Cockerel

£15

Chickens9 weeksMale

A handsome cockerel for sale, 9 weeks old. Father is a white Sussex and mother is a Legbar(blue egger)

Joanna G.

Swindon, Swindon(22.6mi)

6 days

BANTAM WYANDOTTE HENS & COCKERELS

£25

Chickens10 monthsFemale

Bantam Wyandotte & Wyandotte-cross hens and cockerels for sale, all hatched this year. Our chickens are organically reared, completely free range and are extremely robust and healthy. Wyandottes are

Caroline Love

Alton, Hampshire(30.4mi)

1 week

Bearded Silkie fertilised eggs

£20

Chickens4 monthsMixed

Fertile Bearded Silkie Eggs We’re pleased to offer fertile eggs from our bearded Silkie flock. Orders of up to 6 eggs will be laid and collected within 48 hours of postage or your arranged collection

Robbie B.

Reading, Berkshire(32.9mi)

1 week

Silkie bantam cockerel

£5

Chickens5 monthsMale

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

SALLY D.

Wantage, Oxfordshire(26.1mi)

1 week

Lavender bantam Pekins smooth and frizzle

£25

Chickens9 monthsMixed

I have about 30, couple cockerels. Few black smooth frizzle and mostly lavender smooth and frizzle. £25 each. Trowbridge Wiltshire

Katie B.

Trowbridge, Wiltshire(24.4mi)

1 week

Buff Orpington’s hens and cockerel

£45

Chickens9 monthsMixed

8 buff Orpington hens and one cockerel. Hatched beginning of the year. Started laying. Trowbridge, Wiltshire. £45 each hen.

Katie B.

Trowbridge, Wiltshire(24.4mi)

2 weeks

Cockerels green egg gene

£0

Chickens5 monthsMale

I have 2 beautiful young friendly cockreals looking for a home. One has just started to crow very quietly They are stunning birds with the green egg gene . So any chick you hatch should lay green egg

Sharon M.

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire(49mi)

2 weeks

Chickens for sale

£45

Chickens25 yearsMixed

Chicken for sale Orpington’s buff Lavender Gold laced £45-£55 Brahmas £45-£55 Pekins from £25 Hybrids from £25 Polish trio Pekin trio Serama pair Other chicks and chickens available Quails availa

Tiffany R.

Farnborough, Hampshire(39.4mi)

2 weeks

Beautiful white silkie cockerel

£5

Chickens5 monthsMale

Beautiful white silkie cockerel looking for a new home. He’s a lovely boy, I’m genuinely sad he needs a new home, but being in a city I can’t keep him. Based in Bedminster, Bristol

Cleo J.

Bristol, Bristol City(42.7mi)

2 weeks

Barred Rock Rooster

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

We’re looking to rehome our beautiful, healthy rooster as he’s outgrown his current environment at school and has become too large (and a little too protective!) to keep safely with us. He’s a stunni

Gregg B.

Wokingham, Berkshire(37.6mi)

3 weeks

Serama chicken

£30

Chickens8 monthsMixed

Serama female adult, laying eggs, & one Serama & silky mixed breed boy about 4/5 months old , £30 each, & selling Serama eggs £1 each Text me for details Collection from Highwycombe Hp135ba

Sazzadur R.

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire(47.6mi)

Chickens poultry Pekin bantams hens and cockerels - Advert 14

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3 weeks

Pekin bantams hens and cockerels

£20

Chickens14 weeksMixed

Pekin bantam chickens. Hens and cockerels looking for homes. Born 14th August Bred from my show quality Pekin bantams. Incubated and hand reared, friendly chickens 2 blue splash hens available £20 e

Chickens, ducks and dogs

Liphook, Hampshire(38.9mi)

3 weeks

Selection of stock cockerels good breeding stock

£10

Chickens5 monthsMale

Selection of stock cockerels Lavender pekins Silkie feathered porcelain pekins Bantam gold Brahma Isabella LF Brahma Buff Colombian LF Brahma Silver spangled Appenzeller Chamois Polands Gold laced P

JACQUELINE P.

5.00

Southampton, Southampton(25.3mi)

3 weeks

Magnificent Bramha Cockerel

£10

Chickens6 monthsMale

A lovely snowy white Bramha cockerel. Very gentle, grand and would make a magnificent breeder. 6 months old.

JOANNA G.

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire(48.9mi)

Beautiful cockerels

£10

ChickensMale

Beautiful cockerels for sale. One is bantam the other orange one is half bantam. Well looked after, free range. Just needs a new home. Based near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

Anna H.

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire(48.9mi)

Bantum chicks

£10

Chickens14 weeksMixed

Aged 10 weeks Mille fleur mother and peking father. Not sure on the sex but I think its 2 hens and a little cockerel £10 each

Ian R.

Oxford, Oxfordshire(39.4mi)

Silver Marren Cockerel

£0

Chickens6 monthsMale

Lovely bird. Was always known as Gwen until a crow was noticed this week and tail feathers becoming more prominent 😬 Feeds and socialises well. Our flock have a great diet and would love for this to

Stacey H.

Maidenhead, Berkshire(44.8mi)

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.