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Chickens Poultry for sale in Pontypool, Torfaen Principal Area

20 Chickens Poultry for sale in Pontypool, Torfaen Principal Area

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 Indio Gigante *LARGE BIRDS* - Advert 1
7

Indio Gigante *LARGE BIRDS*

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£35Price

I have a breeding group of Indio Gigante chickens for sale. They are from several different bloodlines and unrelated. I have 2 cockbirds and 6 hens available. Birds start at £35 each

CaldicotMonmouthshire (14.9mi)
Chickens poultry Point of lay hens.. - Advert 2
1

Point of lay hens..

Chickens

6 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Lots of young hens from this years hatches.. all breeds and hybrid birds to offer.. 2 hybrid cockerels 2 pure bred

TredegarBlaenau Gwent (9.8mi)
Chickens poultry Hybrids and bantams for sale - Advert 3
11

Hybrids and bantams for sale

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£18Price

All farm bred, hatched and reared (defra/APHA registered) Hybrids - Olive egg layers £22.50 (brown/crested) and pale blue eggers £22.50 (white some black flecks/crested, starting to lay) Bantams - S

BridgendBridgend County Borough (26.3mi)
Chickens poultry Warrens Available  - Advert 4
3

Warrens Available

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£15Price

Warrens Available at Eggcellent Acre. 19 weeks old, vaccinated and health checked. Just reddening up so won’t be far off laying! Message us for more details - ************ 56 available - £15 e

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LonghopeGloucestershire (27.9mi)
Chickens poultry Lavender bantam Pekins smooth and frizzle  - Advert 5
4

Lavender bantam Pekins smooth and frizzle

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

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

TrowbridgeWiltshire (44.7mi)
Chickens poultry Buff Orpington’s hens and cockerel  - Advert 6
4

Buff Orpington’s hens and cockerel

Chickens

9 monthsAge
MixedSex
£45Price

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

TrowbridgeWiltshire (44.7mi)
Chickens poultry Cockerels  green egg gene - Advert 7
6

Cockerels green egg gene

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£0Price

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

CheltenhamGloucestershire (43.7mi)
Chickens poultry Trio of Bantam Orpington’s  - Advert 8
3

Trio of Bantam Orpington’s

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MixedSex
£135Price

Fantastic pets, layers, or breeding birds. Out of award winning strains. Friendly birds, lay a medium egg. Orpington bantams of this quality are hard to come by. The male is very friendly and shows n

LeominsterHerefordshire (38.6mi)
Chickens poultry Beautiful white silkie cockerel - Advert 9
3

Beautiful white silkie cockerel

Chickens

5 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

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

BristolBristol City (26.1mi)
Chickens poultry 2 Cockerells - Advert 10
5

2 Cockerells

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

2 copper moran Cockerells for sale. 6 weeks old. Very pretty. Home reared. Rehoming due to having too many males.

PontyclunRhondda Cynon Taff (19.2mi)
Chickens poultry Barred Plymouth Rock Quartet - Advert 11
2

Barred Plymouth Rock Quartet

Chickens

8 monthsAge
MixedSex
£120Price

Beautiful quartet of birds, started laying a month ago and well established as a group. All this springs hatch. The cockerel is unrelated to his girls and they all get along really well.

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Llandrindod WellsPowys (39.9mi)
Chickens poultry Gold Partridge Dutch bantams - Advert 12
4

Gold Partridge Dutch bantams

Chickens

1 yearAge
MixedSex
£40Price

Due to no Poultry shows and the expansion of my flock in other breeds I have decided my Dutch bantams need to be moved on. Trio of 2024 bred birds. Pair of 2024 male and 2025 female. Pair of 2025 This

LeominsterHerefordshire (38.6mi)
Chickens poultry Pavlovskya Trio (2 hens & 1 cockerel) - Advert 13
4

Pavlovskya Trio (2 hens & 1 cockerel)

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£50Price

Pavs hatched this year from unrelated parents. The hens will start to lay in early spring. Pavlovekya's are of Russian orgin and very cold hardy birds. They are great fun hand raised friendly birds

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MonmouthMonmouthshire (16.2mi)
Chickens poultry Wyandotte Bantam rooster  - Advert 14
3

Wyandotte Bantam rooster

Chickens

1 yearAge
MaleSex
£30Price

American Wyandotte bantam rooster Had for more than a year just don’t have the time anymore Very loving and kind Does crow as normal Looking for loving home Is okay with new hens but would need t

BristolBristol City (26.1mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs, Chicks & Ducklings - Advert 15
271

Hatching eggs, Chicks & Ducklings

Chickens

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£10Price

🐣 Hatching Eggs, Chicks & Ducklings – Wide Range of Beautiful Breeds Available! 🦆 We have hatching eggs, day-old chicks, and ducklings available now from our carefully selected and well-cared-for f

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WellsSomerset (38mi)
Chickens poultry Warrens POL - Advert 16
1

Warrens POL

Chickens

4 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£12Price

50 available to go now! Chatting well so they’re very close to laying All fully vaccinated Group discount available

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CinderfordGloucestershire (25mi)
Chickens poultry Gold Laced Wyandotte - Advert 17
2

Gold Laced Wyandotte

Chickens

6 monthsAge
MaleSex
£5Price

Pure Breed gold laced wyandotte cockerel looking for a good home. He has a nice temperament, he's been raised with a variety of other chickens and ducks so he's used to company. My young daughters

SwanseaSwansea (38.7mi)
Chickens poultry Laying hens for sale - Advert 18
16

Laying hens for sale

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£25Price

Mixed laying hens just starting to lay 21 weeks old now Mixture of Cream legbar Copper maran Buff Orpington Cuckoo maran Other hybrid layers too All breeds available as just hens,pairs or trios

MalvernWorcestershire (43.3mi)
Chickens poultry Hatching eggs available. One day old chick -pol - Advert 19
11

Hatching eggs available. One day old chick -pol

Chickens

8 weeksAge
MixedSex
£3Price

Are you chasing the coloured egg rainbow? We have some fertilised eggs available. All hybrids, all have been in with my lavender marans, from the dark speckled egg gene. F1 Olive eggers = offspring

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PorthRhondda Cynon Taff (16.4mi)
Chickens poultry Day old chicks, Are you chasing the rainbow eggs.  - Advert 20
20

Day old chicks, Are you chasing the rainbow eggs.

Chickens

7 monthsAge
MixedSex
£8Price

Day old chicks, Pure marans, Olive eggers from the grey bloom eggs. Also fertile eggs available. F1 hybrid, Easter eggers. Marbars. Contact me for availability. £7.50 each chick. £3 each egg.

Licensed BreederID verified
PorthRhondda Cynon Taff (16.4mi)

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.